Skyline Middle School

Summary:

Skyline Middle School is a public middle school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 475 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 14 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Skyline Middle School faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance and a student population that is significantly more diverse than nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (51.16%) and Hispanic (27.58%) students compared to other middle schools in the area, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. This racial disparity is reflected in the school's academic performance, with Skyline Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools and its proficiency rates on standardized tests being significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Another area of concern for Skyline Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has reached 40.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools. This issue may be contributing to the school's overall low performance, as chronic absenteeism can have a direct impact on student learning and academic achievement. When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Springer Middle School, duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School, and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School, it is clear that Skyline Middle School is underperforming across various metrics, indicating the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2900 Skyline Drive
       Wilmington, DE  19808-2800


(302) 454-3410

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,868 Help


Students who attend Skyline Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dickinson (John) School

Feeder schools for Skyline Middle School:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary School
    Linden Hill Elementary School
    Richey Elementary School
    Warner Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.2%
Hispanic:
27.6%
White:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyline Middle School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Skyline Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Student population at Skyline Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.2%), Hispanic (27.6%), White (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyline Middle School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline Middle School is $17,868, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Middle School 53rd of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Skyline Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skyline Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.79 16th 38 57.9%
2012 66.20 16th 38 57.9%
2013 72.61 12th 37 67.6%
2014 67.30 6th 17 64.7%
2015 56.25 24th 49 51.0%
2016 32.86 24th 35 31.4%
2017 26.59 27th 35 22.9%
2018 13.98 31st 35 11.4%
2019 12.94 46th 52 11.5%
2021 14.38 44th 47 6.4%
2022 17.14 43rd 51 15.7%
2023 13.98 50th 53 5.7%
2024 10.72 53rd 54 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.22 35th 41 14.6%
2022 18.03 32nd 38 15.8%
2023 11.31 39th 40 2.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.12 45th 49 8.2%
2022 19.46 44th 50 12.0%
2023 12.39 48th 50 4.0%
2024 8.85 48th 49 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.79 43rd 49 12.2%
2022 12.86 46th 50 8.0%
2023 13.26 48th 50 4.0%
2024 7.76 48th 49 2.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.50 43rd 44 2.3%
2022 21.78 37th 41 9.8%
2023 14.11 42nd 43 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.89 29th 35 17.1%
2022 24.60 32nd 37 13.5%
2023 21.48 34th 37 8.1%
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Rank History for White students at Skyline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.03 34th 43 20.9%
2021 29.67 30th 41 26.8%
2022 21.06 38th 45 15.6%
2023 23.52 37th 44 15.9%
2024 16.28 39th 45 13.3%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Skyline Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 180 28 26 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1989 540 194 33 31 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1990 551 214 29 28 n/a n/a n/a 0 822
1991 531 202 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 437 204 17 15 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1993 445 207 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1994 414 189 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 402 231 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 402 231 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 453 214 47 20 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1998 473 202 39 24 1 n/a n/a 0 739
1999 455 201 33 19 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 469 216 26 18 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2001 459 184 28 18 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2002 441 179 32 26 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2003 441 179 32 26 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2004 477 181 39 37 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2005 494 168 45 35 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 484 190 54 37 2 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 466 175 43 41 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 463 177 51 55 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 488 159 41 57 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2010 480 157 50 62 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2011 461 186 50 80 0 0 6 0 783
2012 451 189 51 93 0 0 7 0 791
2013 482 188 50 94 0 0 12 0 826
2014 452 174 47 109 0 0 8 0 790
2015 494 177 46 142 0 0 15 0 874
2016 413 287 49 138 0 0 11 0 898
2017 282 273 43 128 2 0 6 0 734
2018 204 260 31 117 2 0 13 0 627
2019 174 270 20 135 1 0 13 0 613
2020 177 269 16 155 0 0 15 0 632
2021 131 257 9 144 0 0 13 0 554
2022 115 247 13 146 2 0 14 0 537
2023 81 243 10 131 4 0 6 0 475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skyline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 40.0 17.6 11.8
1989 798 46.0 17.3 13.8
1990 822 46.0 17.8 10.9
1991 785 46.0 17.0 10.7
1992 673 36.0 18.6 15.8
1993 682 37.0 18.4 17.3
1994 639 36.0 17.8 25.2
1995 693 37.0 18.7 24.2
1996 693 37.0 18.7 24.2
1997 734 37.0 19.8 20.2
1998 739 38.0 19.4 22.1
1999 709 39.0 18.2 24.8
2000 729 36.0 20.3 25.4
2001 689 37.0 18.6 24.5
2002 678 35.0 19.4 24.9
2003 678 35.0 19.4 24.9
2004 734 38.0 19.3 20.8
2005 743 36.0 20.6 21.7
2006 767 37.0 20.7 20.7
2007 725 37.0 19.6 26.5
2008 746 40.0 18.7 25.7
2009 745 41.0 18.2 30.1
2010 749 41.0 18.2 33.6
2011 783 44.0 17.7 38.6
2012 791 43.0 18.3 39.8
2013 826 42.0 19.6 41.5
2014 790 42.0 18.8 29
2015 874 48.0 18.2 27.6
2016 898 53.0 16.9 38.9
2017 734 50.0 14.6 n/a
2018 627 42.0 14.9 n/a
2019 613 43.0 14.2 n/a
2020 632 45.0 14.0 n/a
2021 554 44.0 12.5 n/a
2022 537 45.0 11.9 n/a
2023 475 40.0 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skyline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 40.0 17.6 11.8
1989 798 46.0 17.3 13.8
1990 822 46.0 17.8 10.9
1991 785 46.0 17.0 10.7
1992 673 36.0 18.6 15.8
1993 682 37.0 18.4 17.3
1994 639 36.0 17.8 25.2
1995 693 37.0 18.7 24.2
1996 693 37.0 18.7 24.2
1997 734 37.0 19.8 20.2
1998 739 38.0 19.4 22.1
1999 709 39.0 18.2 24.8
2000 729 36.0 20.3 25.4
2001 689 37.0 18.6 24.5
2002 678 35.0 19.4 24.9
2003 678 35.0 19.4 24.9
2004 734 38.0 19.3 20.8
2005 743 36.0 20.6 21.7
2006 767 37.0 20.7 20.7
2007 725 37.0 19.6 26.5
2008 746 40.0 18.7 25.7
2009 745 41.0 18.2 30.1
2010 749 41.0 18.2 33.6
2011 783 44.0 17.7 38.6
2012 791 43.0 18.3 39.8
2013 826 42.0 19.6 41.5
2014 790 42.0 18.8 29
2015 874 48.0 18.2 27.6
2016 898 53.0 16.9 38.9
2017 734 50.0 14.6 n/a
2018 627 42.0 14.9 n/a
2019 613 43.0 14.2 n/a
2020 632 45.0 14.0 n/a
2021 554 44.0 12.5 n/a
2022 537 45.0 11.9 n/a
2023 475 40.0 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyline Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $601 (3.4%) $21,494 (120.3%) $17,868

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 53 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Middle School)26.911.3
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4534.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Middle School)9.86.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)33.627.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Middle School)41.523.4
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)54.341.3
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Middle School)24.313
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)40.829.2
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Middle School)36.526.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4843
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Middle School)14.612.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)36.227.7
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613475
 22.5%
African American270243
 10%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2010
 50%
Hispanic135131
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White17481
 53.4%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Skyline Middle School.

Skyline Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Delaware middle schools.

Students at Skyline Middle School are 51% African American, 28% Hispanic, 17% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Skyline Middle School usually go on to attend Dickinson (John) School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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