Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
16%
Black
(15-16)88%
34%
White
(15-16)3%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
206 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Skyline Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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