- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Soldotna, AK
Skyview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020039000541
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Soldotna · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Soldotna, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Skyview Middle School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 020039000541 · Soldotna, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.2:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Skyview Middle School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Skyview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 355
Skyview Middle School
355 students
What this shows Skyview Middle School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyview Middle School compares
Skyview Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 52% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Alaska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Skyview Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyview Middle School
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Soldotna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Skyview Middle School?
29.4% of students at Skyview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Soldotna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Soldotna?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Soldotna, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Soldotna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Skyview Middle School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.