Skyline Elementary School

Summary:

Skyline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ferndale, Washington, serving 454 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Ferndale School District, which is ranked 150 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Skyline Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.83% of Skyline students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.57% for the Ferndale School District and 52.63% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with special education needs. Skyline Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools and maintains a 2-star or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Skyline Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the Ferndale School District, such as Custer Elementary and Cascadia Elementary. However, Skyline's performance is still higher than some schools outside the district, such as Alderwood Elementary School in the Bellingham School District. The school's diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and Native American students, also faces achievement gaps that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2225 Thornton Road
       Ferndale, WA  98248-0068


(360) 383-9450

District: Ferndale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
629th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,572 Help


Students who attend Skyline Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vista Middle School
High:    Ferndale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.8%
Hispanic:
20.3%
American Indian:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyline Elementary School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ferndale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Skyline Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ferndale School District. Student population at Skyline Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), Hispanic (20.3%), American Indian (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% 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 15.4. 4 elementary schools in the Ferndale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline Elementary School is $17,572. 5 elementary schools in the Ferndale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Elementary School 629th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Skyline Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ferndale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale School District 150th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skyline Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.60 644th 1026 37.2%
2005 59.23 424th 1031 58.9%
2006 76.74 187th 1051 82.2%
2007 65.71 353rd 1069 67.0%
2008 68.20 322nd 1067 69.8%
2009 64.21 379th 1072 64.6%
2010 72.26 246th 1088 77.4%
2011 60.12 428th 1092 60.8%
2012 62.38 415th 1097 62.2%
2013 54.07 544th 1106 50.8%
2015 23.42 869th 1067 18.6%
2016 17.75 906th 1053 14.0%
2017 31.36 758th 1056 28.2%
2018 35.92 683rd 1054 35.2%
2019 34.70 773rd 1130 31.6%
2021 49.85 514th 1107 53.6%
2022 33.40 779th 1169 33.4%
2023 35.21 754th 1169 35.5%
2024 44.25 629th 1168 46.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 529th 637 17.0%
2019 26.63 443rd 566 21.7%
2022 19.83 439th 478 8.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 648th 835 22.4%
2019 31.30 737th 979 24.7%
2021 34.74 575th 854 32.7%
2022 15.91 950th 1019 6.8%
2023 36.48 679th 1013 33.0%
2024 52.84 464th 1024 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 624th 1004 37.8%
2019 29.26 816th 1068 23.6%
2021 43.69 532nd 1008 47.2%
2022 38.69 664th 1100 39.6%
2023 37.06 680th 1094 37.8%
2024 45.04 580th 1093 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.92 689th 999 31.0%
2019 42.06 645th 1075 40.0%
2021 53.23 420th 1025 59.0%
2022 29.75 792nd 1113 28.8%
2023 30.84 773rd 1099 29.7%
2024 43.23 604th 1099 45.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.24 320th 697 54.1%
2022 25.44 565th 694 18.6%
2023 30.53 470th 633 25.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.95 10th 19 47.4%
2021 24.09 5th 5 0.0%
2022 42.78 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Skyline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.34 574th 833 31.1%
2019 48.71 557th 1027 45.8%
2021 67.77 291st 943 69.1%
2022 62.49 369th 1031 64.2%
2023 55.86 436th 1011 56.9%
2024 55.52 435th 1009 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 355 1 4 26 80 n/a n/a 0 466
1989 355 1 8 25 79 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 396 1 8 24 116 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 421 0 8 28 120 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 418 0 8 26 133 n/a n/a 0 585
1993 438 0 14 31 120 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 447 0 14 23 107 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 281 2 8 18 60 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 281 2 8 18 60 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 286 3 14 13 76 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 317 2 17 25 70 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 337 3 17 21 66 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 352 4 16 16 66 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 318 3 17 17 61 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 340 11 20 31 60 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 340 11 20 31 60 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 343 7 19 37 85 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 325 7 24 38 53 n/a n/a 3 450
2006 355 9 26 38 51 n/a n/a 4 483
2007 341 6 22 44 64 n/a n/a 1 478
2008 314 10 15 51 67 n/a n/a 2 459
2009 324 7 14 40 56 n/a n/a 4 445
2010 300 8 12 42 53 n/a n/a 6 421
2011 286 4 7 56 44 0 19 0 416
2012 275 7 10 57 40 2 26 0 417
2013 269 9 7 55 59 0 24 0 423
2014 244 8 14 62 82 1 28 0 439
2015 238 7 7 61 84 0 29 0 426
2016 249 6 7 60 81 0 27 0 430
2017 238 10 10 55 74 0 33 0 420
2018 247 5 11 55 84 0 31 0 433
2019 233 3 11 71 78 0 30 0 426
2020 243 3 7 73 75 0 47 0 448
2021 186 2 11 66 68 0 46 0 379
2022 190 4 19 92 60 3 38 0 406
2023 226 1 26 92 63 3 43 0 454

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 466 21.0 22.1 0
1989 468 22.0 21.2 n/a
1990 545 24.9 21.8 0
1991 577 26.8 21.5 n/a
1992 585 28.0 20.8 n/a
1993 603 28.3 21.3 n/a
1994 591 28.6 20.7 n/a
1995 369 22.0 16.8 n/a
1996 369 22.0 16.8 n/a
1997 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
1998 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1999 444 23.1 19.2 n/a
2000 454 25.7 17.7 n/a
2001 416 22.2 18.7 n/a
2002 462 27.6 16.7 38.7
2003 462 27.6 16.7 38.7
2004 491 28.0 17.5 44.2
2005 450 28.1 16.0 43.6
2006 483 24.7 19.6 39.2
2007 478 25.7 18.6 36.5
2008 459 26.8 17.1 40.9
2009 445 26.8 16.6 38.1
2010 421 23.6 17.8 41.7
2011 416 22.7 18.2 39.4
2012 417 21.3 19.5 38.8
2013 423 20.3 20.7 40.4
2014 439 n/a n/a 44.6
2015 426 25.0 17.0 44.6
2016 430 25.0 17.2 43.7
2017 420 23.7 17.6 42.4
2018 433 23.7 18.2 46
2019 426 24.0 17.6 48.6
2020 448 25.8 17.3 42.2
2021 379 22.7 16.6 47.5
2022 406 28.9 14.0 47
2023 454 29.3 15.4 63.2

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 466 21.0 22.1 0
1989 468 22.0 21.2 n/a
1990 545 24.9 21.8 0
1991 577 26.8 21.5 n/a
1992 585 28.0 20.8 n/a
1993 603 28.3 21.3 n/a
1994 591 28.6 20.7 n/a
1995 369 22.0 16.8 n/a
1996 369 22.0 16.8 n/a
1997 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
1998 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1999 444 23.1 19.2 n/a
2000 454 25.7 17.7 n/a
2001 416 22.2 18.7 n/a
2002 462 27.6 16.7 38.7
2003 462 27.6 16.7 38.7
2004 491 28.0 17.5 44.2
2005 450 28.1 16.0 43.6
2006 483 24.7 19.6 39.2
2007 478 25.7 18.6 36.5
2008 459 26.8 17.1 40.9
2009 445 26.8 16.6 38.1
2010 421 23.6 17.8 41.7
2011 416 22.7 18.2 39.4
2012 417 21.3 19.5 38.8
2013 423 20.3 20.7 40.4
2014 439 n/a n/a 44.6
2015 426 25.0 17.0 44.6
2016 430 25.0 17.2 43.7
2017 420 23.7 17.6 42.4
2018 433 23.7 18.2 46
2019 426 24.0 17.6 48.6
2020 448 25.8 17.3 42.2
2021 379 22.7 16.6 47.5
2022 406 28.9 14.0 47
2023 454 29.3 15.4 63.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Skyline Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201676.1%0.0%1.5%1.5%82.1%86.6%92.5%82.1%86.6%86.6%
201777.5%0.0%0.0%2.8%4.2%85.9%81.7%85.9%84.5%85.9%81.7%
201885.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%89.7%89.7%94.9%88.5%88.5%89.7%
201988.5%0.0%0.0%1.6%6.6%93.4%95.1%90.2%93.4%93.4%95.1%
202091.9%0.0%0.0%1.4%2.7%94.6%97.3%96.0%94.6%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%
202188.9%7.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.7%90.7%94.4%92.6%90.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%90.7%
202291.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%92.3%92.3%97.4%92.3%92.3%93.6%93.6%93.6%92.3%
202390.4%6.0%0.0%1.2%4.8%90.4%91.6%94.0%92.8%91.6%94.0%94.0%94.0%91.6%
202491.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%0.0%94.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%94.0%94.0%94.0%92.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.2%0.7%3.5%96.7%97.2%95.8%96.7%96.9%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $439 (3.1%) $13,734 (96.9%) $14,173
2020 $194 (2.0%) $9,628 (98.0%) $9,822
2021 $325 (2.2%) $14,494 (97.8%) $14,819
2022 $1,602 (9.1%) $15,970 (90.9%) $17,572

Data source: Washington 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 773rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 754th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)55.443.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale School District)54.939.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Skyline Elementary School)56.952.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Ferndale School District)56.146.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)49.436.2
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale School District)50.436.3
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Skyline Elementary School)45.644.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Ferndale School District)47.841.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)47.837.8
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale School District)57.438.5
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Skyline Elementary School)36.228.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Ferndale School District)45.532.5
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Skyline Elementary School)43.544.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ferndale School District)50.842.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Skyline Elementary School)50.739.2
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ferndale School District)5846.7
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Skyline Elementary School)4641.7
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Ferndale School District)4334.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Skyline Elementary School)43.544.6
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Ferndale School District)51.946.5
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426454
 6.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian7863
 19.2%
Asian1126
 136.4%
Hispanic7192
 29.6%
Pacific Islander03
White233226
 3%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%63.2%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Elementary School

Skyline Elementary School ranks 629th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Vista Middle School
High : Ferndale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Skyline Elementary School.

Students at Skyline Elementary School are 50% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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