- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakdale, MN
Skyview Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Skyview Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272385002666
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview Community Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview Community Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Community Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oakdale, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Skyview Community Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 272385002666 · Oakdale, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
Skyview Community Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Skyview Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- This school
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- Justice Alan P
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
804 students
What this shows Skyview Community Middle reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyview Community Middle compares
Skyview Community Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 25.6%
White 24.8%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 25.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, Skyview Community Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyview Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyview Community Middle
How many students attend Skyview Community Middle?
Skyview Community Middle has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakdale, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview Community Middle is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyview Community Middle?
49.5% of students at Skyview Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Skyview Community Middle is Asian at 25.6% of enrollment, in Oakdale, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview Community Middle?
Skyview Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Skyview Community Middle rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Community Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oakdale, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides Skyview Community Middle, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), North Senior High (1,649 students), and John Glenn Middle (1,073 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.