Enrollment
738
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisonburg, VA
Skyline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510186002766
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186002766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, enrolling 738 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harrisonburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students): Skyline Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 12.2:1).
Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students) and Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students) alongside Skyline Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Skyline Middle compares
Skyline Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 28.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Skyline Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, which includes Skyline Middle.
$14,710
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.9%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Skyline Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Harrison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Spring Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisonburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Skyline Middle
How many students attend Skyline Middle?
Skyline Middle has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisonburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Middle?
79.2% of students at Skyline Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Middle?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Middle?
Skyline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline Middle rank among public schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
Is Skyline Middle a good school?
Skyline Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Skyline Middle, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students), and Bluestone Elementary (566 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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