Skyview Elementary School

Q: Is Skyview Elementary School a good school?

Skyview Elementary School ranks 1303 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Skyview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinellas Park, Florida, serving 595 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like Starkey Elementary and Westgate Elementary.

While Skyview's diversity is a strength, the school faces some challenges. It has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.7% to 29.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the Pinellas district and state averages, as well as most nearby schools. Academically, Skyview's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 48%, compared to 62% for the Pinellas district and 55% for the state.

These challenges may be linked to Skyview's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.38% to 74.29% over the past few years, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. However, the school's increased spending per student, from $9,882 in 2019-2020 to $12,739 in 2022-2023, indicates efforts to provide additional resources and support. While Skyview's performance lags behind the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Starkey Elementary and Westgate Elementary, have stronger academic results, offering potential models for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8601 60th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

(727) 547-7857

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1303^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,739

Students who attend Skyview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pinellas Park Middle School
High:	Dixie M. Hollins High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.6%

Hispanic:

28.0%

African American:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Skyview Elementary School ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 74^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Skyview Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Hispanic (28%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyview Elementary School is 14.8. 65 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Skyview Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyview Elementary School is $12,739. 50 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Skyview Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skyview Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	51.45	842^nd	1688	50.1%
2007	56.19	823^rd	1786	53.9%
2008	38.66	1166^th	1789	34.8%
2009	36.57	1264^th	1847	31.6%
2010	38.47	1268^th	1919	33.9%
2011	33.14	1407^th	1985	29.1%
2012	31.80	1398^th	1984	29.5%
2013	41.86	1187^th	2029	41.5%
2014	36.57	1345^th	2064	34.8%
2016	47.20	1102^nd	2087	47.2%
2017	38.56	1311^th	2112	37.9%
2018	41.48	1252^nd	2118	40.9%
2019	37.78	1372^nd	2182	37.1%
2021	52.80	1027^th	2247	54.3%
2022	37.80	1375^th	2219	38.0%
2023	34.33	1486^th	2240	33.7%
2024	41.67	1303^rd	2256	42.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Skyview Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	515	198	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	724
1989	541	222	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	776
1990	552	226	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
1991	548	124	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	686
1992	568	191	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
1993	582	172	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
1994	599	184	12	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1995	545	176	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	754
1996	545	176	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	754
1997	540	242	6	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	817
1998	561	239	11	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	842
1999	569	216	12	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2000	530	211	11	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	800
2001	513	198	10	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
2002	455	203	18	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	725
2003	455	203	18	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	725
2004	416	90	15	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	568
2005	441	70	18	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2006	430	63	26	52	5	n/a	n/a	0	576
2007	417	52	35	62	0	n/a	n/a	33	599
2008	399	51	38	70	0	n/a	n/a	45	603
2009	372	40	36	65	1	n/a	n/a	41	555
2010	363	42	49	68	1	n/a	n/a	37	560
2011	320	57	51	99	3	0	25	0	555
2012	305	46	50	102	0	0	18	0	521
2013	380	58	56	144	1	1	23	0	663
2014	394	56	62	133	0	0	19	0	664
2015	383	56	66	136	1	1	29	0	672
2016	360	60	70	154	1	0	31	0	676
2017	354	74	67	154	0	1	48	0	698
2018	341	71	62	138	0	1	47	0	660
2019	328	63	59	139	0	2	39	0	630
2020	298	63	59	131	0	1	46	0	598
2021	280	60	61	112	0	1	47	0	561
2022	291	63	66	160	0	2	45	0	627
2023	277	59	60	152	0	1	46	0	595
2024	252	78	53	166	0	1	42	0	592

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 Skyview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	724	37.0	19.5	57.3
1989	776	41.0	18.9	65.2
1990	787	39.0	20.1	55.9
1991	686	35.0	19.6	51
1992	783	39.0	20.0	52.7
1993	776	37.0	21.0	49.9
1994	811	40.0	20.3	55.1
1995	754	40.0	18.9	54.6
1996	754	40.0	18.9	54.6
1997	817	42.0	19.5	60.3
1998	842	43.0	19.6	58
1999	839	42.0	20.0	71.6
2000	800	44.0	18.2	66.8
2001	774	45.0	17.2	74.9
2002	725	43.0	16.9	78.8
2003	725	43.0	16.9	78.8
2004	568	35.0	16.2	74.6
2005	583	36.0	16.2	76
2006	576	37.0	15.6	65.1
2007	599	38.0	15.8	69.6
2008	603	40.0	15.1	69.7
2009	555	46.5	13.5	72
2010	560	40.0	14.0	78.2
2011	555	38.0	14.6	78.6
2012	521	41.0	12.7	78.5
2013	663	47.0	14.1	81
2014	664	46.0	14.4	50.8
2015	672	47.0	14.2	56.1
2016	676	45.0	15.0	66.9
2017	698	47.0	14.8	62.9
2018	660	44.0	15.0	70.8
2019	630	40.0	15.7	65.9
2020	598	39.0	15.3	60.5
2021	561	38.0	14.7	67.4
2022	627	45.0	13.9	70.3
2023	595	42.0	14.1	74.3
2024	592	40.0	14.8	71.8

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 Skyview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	724	37.0	19.5	57.3
1989	776	41.0	18.9	65.2
1990	787	39.0	20.1	55.9
1991	686	35.0	19.6	51
1992	783	39.0	20.0	52.7
1993	776	37.0	21.0	49.9
1994	811	40.0	20.3	55.1
1995	754	40.0	18.9	54.6
1996	754	40.0	18.9	54.6
1997	817	42.0	19.5	60.3
1998	842	43.0	19.6	58
1999	839	42.0	20.0	71.6
2000	800	44.0	18.2	66.8
2001	774	45.0	17.2	74.9
2002	725	43.0	16.9	78.8
2003	725	43.0	16.9	78.8
2004	568	35.0	16.2	74.6
2005	583	36.0	16.2	76
2006	576	37.0	15.6	65.1
2007	599	38.0	15.8	69.6
2008	603	40.0	15.1	69.7
2009	555	46.5	13.5	72
2010	560	40.0	14.0	78.2
2011	555	38.0	14.6	78.6
2012	521	41.0	12.7	78.5
2013	663	47.0	14.1	81
2014	664	46.0	14.4	50.8
2015	672	47.0	14.2	56.1
2016	676	45.0	15.0	66.9
2017	698	47.0	14.8	62.9
2018	660	44.0	15.0	70.8
2019	630	40.0	15.7	65.9
2020	598	39.0	15.3	60.5
2021	561	38.0	14.7	67.4
2022	627	45.0	13.9	70.3
2023	595	42.0	14.1	74.3
2024	592	40.0	14.8	71.8

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 Skyview Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$832 (9.3%)	$8,071 (90.7%)	$8,903
2019	$786 (8.6%)	$8,336 (91.4%)	$9,121
2020	$783 (7.9%)	$9,100 (92.1%)	$9,882
2021	$1,492 (12.9%)	$10,072 (87.1%)	$11,564
2022	$2,091 (17.8%)	$9,640 (82.2%)	$11,730
2023	$2,168 (17.0%)	$10,571 (83.0%)	$12,739

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyview Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1372^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1486^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skyview Elementary School)	46	37	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Skyview Elementary School)	47	36	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skyview Elementary School)	50	50
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Skyview Elementary School)	61	67	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skyview Elementary School)	43	46	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Skyview Elementary School)	58	54	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Skyview Elementary School)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	630	595	5.6%
African American	63	59	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	59	60	1.7%
Hispanic	139	152	9.4%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	328	277	15.5%
Two or More Races	39	46	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.9%	74.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Skyview Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 60th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7857	592	40	14.8	71.8%	252 (42.6%)	78 (13.2%)	166 (28.0%)	53 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.1%)	41.7	1303^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		34.3	1486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.7%	183	48.0	38.0	41.0				52.0	62.0	51.0				58.0				$12,739	$2,168	$10,571
Pinellas Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7520 52nd St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7888	459	29	15.8	71.9%	139 (30.3%)	103 (22.4%)	146 (31.8%)	42 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.4%)	8.4	2182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.3%		13.5	2071^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%	111	28.0	26.0	28.0				30.0	20.0	35.0				30.0				$13,024	$1,901	$11,122
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	9200 49th St	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7260	537	38	14.1	46.6%	287 (53.4%)	41 (7.6%)	105 (19.6%)	64 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (7.1%)	48	1142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.4%		56.9	918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.0%	224	44.0	44.0	62.0	62.0	52.0	34.0	53.0	41.0	60.0	39.0	4.0	37.0	65.0	31.0	54.0	63.0	$8,078	$556	$7,522
Pinellas Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10501 58th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7853	484	34	14.2	66.9%	177 (36.6%)	99 (20.5%)	123 (25.4%)	50 (10.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.4%)	51.4	1063^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.9%		46.1	1182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.2%	119	56.0	44.0	59.0				47.0	57.0	55.0				61.0				$12,927	$1,638	$11,289
Cross Bayou Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6886 102nd Ave N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7834	323	25	12.9	65.0%	156 (48.3%)	45 (13.9%)	72 (22.3%)	34 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	32	1561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.8%		24	1772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	211	38.0	38.0	50.0				36.0	44.0	53.0				60.0				$19,130	$2,695	$16,435
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6505 68th St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7828	439	30	14.6	68.1%	153 (34.9%)	108 (24.6%)	99 (22.6%)	45 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.3%)	52.9	1022^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		29.4	1628^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.3%	606	70.0	54.0	48.0				53.0	75.0	47.0				40.0				$13,113	$2,147	$10,966
Blanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 54th Ave N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7820	456	35	13.0	73.2%	172 (37.7%)	92 (20.2%)	109 (23.9%)	51 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	38.6	1377^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.0%		42.1	1280^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%	97	49.0	44.0	48.0				40.0	49.0	47.0				61.0				$14,274	$1,990	$12,284
Bardmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8333 Magnolia Dr	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7824	445	30	14.8	60.7%	240 (53.9%)	41 (9.2%)	104 (23.4%)	24 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	54.7	977^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.7%		42.3	1274^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.1%	297	51.0	33.0	59.0				73.0	51.0	56.0				70.0				$14,018	$2,362	$11,656
Lealman Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 58th Ave N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3020	393	29	13.5	79.9%	99 (25.2%)	134 (34.1%)	108 (27.5%)	21 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	27.9	1688^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.2%		21.9	1839^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.9%	151	22.0	38.0	43.0				37.0	39.0	55.0				59.0				$15,086	$3,025	$12,060
Starkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 86th Ave	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7841	610	38	16.0	55.7%	384 (63.0%)	28 (4.6%)	103 (16.9%)	33 (5.4%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	52 (8.5%)	77.1	479^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.8%		75.7	492^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.0%	13	62.0	60.0	70.0				66.0	75.0	73.0				74.0				$11,287	$1,306	$9,980

Frequently Asked Questions about Skyview Elementary School

How many students attend Skyview Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Skyview Elementary School.

Is Skyview Elementary School a good school?

Skyview Elementary School ranks 1303^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Skyview Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Skyview Elementary School?

Students at Skyview Elementary School are 43% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Skyview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Skyview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pinellas Park Middle School
High : Dixie M. Hollins High School

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