- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Front Royal, VA
Skyline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510387003039
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Front Royal · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Front Royal, VA.
School address
District: Warren County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510387003039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Skyline Middle held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510387003039 · Front Royal, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 11.2:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline High (848 students)
Skyline Middle held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.8 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
- Skyline High
Skyline High
848 students
- Warren County
Warren County High
772 students
- Ressie Jeffrie
Ressie Jeffries Elementary
649 students
- Warren County
Warren County Middle
569 students
- This school
Skyline Middle
536 students
- Leslie Fox Key
Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary
474 students
What this shows Skyline Middle reports 536 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Skyline Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County Public Schools reports $13,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ressie Jeffries Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Front Royal
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Middle
How many students attend Skyline Middle?
Skyline Middle has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Front Royal, VA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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?
65.7% 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 White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Front Royal, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Middle?
Skyline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Front Royal?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Front Royal, 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 Front Royal on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County Public Schools?
Besides Skyline Middle, Warren County Public Schools also operates Skyline High (848 students), Warren County High (772 students), and Ressie Jeffries Elementary (649 students). See the Warren County Public Schools district page for the complete list.