Skyline Elementary School

Summary:

Skyline Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Portland, Oregon, with a total enrollment of 215 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Skyline Elementary School's students outperform their peers in the Portland School District 1J and the state of Oregon in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76% of 3rd-grade students at Skyline were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.3% in the district and 39% statewide. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain grade levels and subject areas, with 82.6% of 7th-grade students at Skyline proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.7% in the district and 43.2% statewide.

Skyline Elementary School's academic excellence extends to specific student subgroups as well. The school ranks 7th out of 662 Oregon elementary schools for male students and 57th out of 703 for low-income students. Its performance for students with special needs is also noteworthy, with Skyline ranking 37th out of 481 Oregon elementary schools in this category. Compared to nearby schools, such as Sitton Elementary School, which is part of the same district, Skyline's academic performance is significantly higher, with 76% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA compared to only 32.7% at Sitton.


Detail:

Public K-8

 11536 NW Skyline Blvd
       Portland, OR  97231-2603


(503) 916-5212

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,585 Help


Students who attend Skyline Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Two or more races:
13.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Compare Details Skyline Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 16th among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Skyline Elementary School ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.33. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Skyline Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), two or more races (13%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School is 16.2. 32 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline Elementary School is $22,585, which is the 25th highest among 60 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Elementary School 50th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Skyline Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Elementary School 11th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Skyline Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skyline Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.56 57th 586 90.3%
2005 78.96 75th 629 88.1%
2006 53.28 344th 636 45.9%
2007 86.77 39th 652 94.0%
2008 82.29 67th 655 89.8%
2009 78.72 106th 665 84.1%
2010 74.35 147th 674 78.2%
2011 67.33 199th 695 71.4%
2012 63.60 240th 730 67.1%
2013 75.85 137th 707 80.6%
2014 82.52 89th 695 87.2%
2015 74.46 152nd 706 78.5%
2016 65.07 213th 697 69.4%
2017 66.66 211th 701 69.9%
2018 70.11 180th 709 74.6%
2019 74.78 148th 705 79.0%
2022 89.42 60th 706 91.5%
2023 90.05 60th 706 91.5%
2024 91.92 50th 710 93.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.56 37th 481 92.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.44 55th 640 91.4%
2022 89.78 57th 703 91.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.76 266th 681 60.9%
2019 67.64 173rd 621 72.1%
2022 82.42 87th 646 86.5%
2023 79.90 109th 652 83.3%
2024 81.08 94th 658 85.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.47 129th 680 81.0%
2019 70.93 153rd 623 75.4%
2022 81.25 88th 654 86.5%
2023 96.33 15th 665 97.7%
2024 98.45 7th 662 98.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 222nd 683 67.5%
2019 67.58 185th 662 72.1%
2022 78.42 106th 666 84.1%
2023 80.84 91st 656 86.1%
2024 85.69 74th 670 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Skyline Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.32 31st 315 90.2%
2009 88.27 18th 323 94.4%
2010 82.74 34th 343 90.1%
2011 73.49 58th 357 83.8%
2012 66.30 116th 395 70.6%
2013 79.04 52nd 377 86.2%
2014 77.71 63rd 382 83.5%
2015 78.28 54th 381 85.8%
2016 80.87 48th 383 87.5%
2017 76.53 61st 382 84.0%
2018 82.53 50th 384 87.0%
2019 91.32 24th 379 93.7%
2022 84.13 41st 367 88.8%
2023 96.57 13th 380 96.6%
2024 96.33 11th 371 97.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.40 26th 206 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 104th 325 68.0%
2022 84.51 40th 364 89.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 45th 342 86.8%
2022 82.37 39th 310 87.4%
2024 95.54 11th 313 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.40 45th 341 86.8%
2019 85.35 34th 291 88.3%
2022 77.18 47th 312 84.9%
2023 96.32 15th 318 95.3%
2024 95.34 12th 323 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 79th 357 77.9%
2019 91.28 17th 344 95.1%
2022 79.89 49th 355 86.2%
2023 91.37 23rd 360 93.6%
2024 90.76 21st 349 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

Skyline Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Open Quote My son attends Skyline Elementary, hes a bright boy and was not being challenged at the private school he previously attended. Since transferring, he is allowed to go as far as he likes, with any help he needs from caring and competant teachers. We couldn't be happier with the change, we attribute his true love of learning to the atmosphere and aid from the school and his teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Skyline Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 177 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1990 180 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 187
1991 177 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 200 0 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 208
1993 208 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 213 2 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 266 4 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 266 4 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 264 1 9 3 6 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 289 1 15 2 4 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 213 2 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 214 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2001 194 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 180 2 13 3 3 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 180 2 13 3 3 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 183 2 16 6 7 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 169 1 16 5 5 n/a n/a 1 197
2006 168 1 20 9 3 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 198 2 23 8 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 212 7 24 10 3 n/a n/a 2 258
2009 216 5 27 10 7 n/a n/a 1 266
2010 245 6 20 13 5 n/a n/a 5 294
2011 231 4 15 15 5 1 10 0 281
2012 225 5 11 17 4 1 13 0 276
2013 226 2 12 12 3 1 17 0 273
2014 209 4 11 18 3 1 17 0 263
2015 242 6 12 25 8 1 15 0 309
2016 237 6 9 22 4 2 20 0 300
2017 224 6 11 26 5 0 28 0 300
2018 211 6 9 32 2 1 32 0 293
2019 200 6 12 30 1 1 24 0 274
2020 189 5 10 25 0 1 18 0 248
2021 137 0 7 17 0 1 19 0 181
2022 149 0 7 26 0 0 23 0 205
2023 151 0 8 26 1 1 28 0 215

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 13.9
1989 180 9.0 20.0 15.6
1990 187 8.5 22.0 11.2
1991 184 8.0 23.0 12
1992 208 9.5 21.8 8.7
1993 214 9.0 23.8 7
1994 222 10.5 21.1 5.9
1995 281 12.0 23.4 0
1996 281 12.0 23.4 0
1997 283 11.0 25.7 5.7
1998 311 13.0 23.9 7.4
1999 225 10.5 21.4 13.8
2000 221 11.8 18.7 14.9
2001 203 11.3 18.0 14.8
2002 201 9.9 20.3 12.4
2003 201 9.9 20.3 12.4
2004 214 10.8 19.8 13.6
2005 197 11.6 17.0 14.3
2006 201 10.0 20.1 13.4
2007 233 12.1 19.3 16.3
2008 258 15.0 17.2 16.8
2009 266 14.5 18.3 18.5
2010 294 14.5 20.2 22.1
2011 281 15.8 17.7 19.2
2012 276 14.4 19.1 25.7
2013 273 15.1 18.0 26
2014 263 15.5 16.9 30
2015 309 16.0 19.3 25.9
2016 300 17.0 17.6 19.3
2017 300 18.1 16.5 21
2018 293 15.4 19.0 19.1
2019 274 14.5 18.8 13.9
2020 248 16.0 15.5 13.7
2021 181 14.0 12.9 n/a
2022 205 13.0 15.7 n/a
2023 215 13.2 16.2 13

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 13.9
1989 180 9.0 20.0 15.6
1990 187 8.5 22.0 11.2
1991 184 8.0 23.0 12
1992 208 9.5 21.8 8.7
1993 214 9.0 23.8 7
1994 222 10.5 21.1 5.9
1995 281 12.0 23.4 0
1996 281 12.0 23.4 0
1997 283 11.0 25.7 5.7
1998 311 13.0 23.9 7.4
1999 225 10.5 21.4 13.8
2000 221 11.8 18.7 14.9
2001 203 11.3 18.0 14.8
2002 201 9.9 20.3 12.4
2003 201 9.9 20.3 12.4
2004 214 10.8 19.8 13.6
2005 197 11.6 17.0 14.3
2006 201 10.0 20.1 13.4
2007 233 12.1 19.3 16.3
2008 258 15.0 17.2 16.8
2009 266 14.5 18.3 18.5
2010 294 14.5 20.2 22.1
2011 281 15.8 17.7 19.2
2012 276 14.4 19.1 25.7
2013 273 15.1 18.0 26
2014 263 15.5 16.9 30
2015 309 16.0 19.3 25.9
2016 300 17.0 17.6 19.3
2017 300 18.1 16.5 21
2018 293 15.4 19.0 19.1
2019 274 14.5 18.8 13.9
2020 248 16.0 15.5 13.7
2021 181 14.0 12.9 n/a
2022 205 13.0 15.7 n/a
2023 215 13.2 16.2 13

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyline Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $16,143
2020 n/a n/a $17,818
2021 n/a n/a $21,078
2022 $1,296 (4.3%) $28,950 (95.7%) $30,246
2023 $1,518 (6.7%) $21,067 (93.3%) $22,585

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 706 Elementary schools
 12.5%
Ranks 24th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 13th of 380 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)4859.1
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)5045.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)7380
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)64.976
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)60.765.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)46.453.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Skyline Elementary School)39.361.5
 22.2%
   5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)40.644.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)69.777.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.751.7
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)54.568.2
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)42.642.6
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)85.463.6
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)59.356.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)82.963.6
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)49.446.3
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)7589.5
 14.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)59.254
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Skyline Elementary School)5578.9
 23.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4740.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Skyline Elementary School)6068.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)46.337.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274215
 21.5%
African American60
 100%
American Indian11
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic3026
 13.3%
Pacific Islander11
White200151
 24.5%
Two or More Races2428
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%13%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Elementary School

Yes. Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Oregon elementary schools.

Students at Skyline Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Skyline Elementary School.

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

High : Lincoln High School


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