- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Skyline Middle held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510186002766 · Harrisonburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 11.7:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High (998 students)
Skyline Middle held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Skyline Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- Thomas Harriso
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- This school
Skyline Middle
738 students
- Bluestone Elem
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- Stone Spring E
Stone Spring Elementary
554 students
What this shows Skyline Middle reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Middle compares
Skyline Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.