Skyline Middle in Harrisonburg, VA

At a glance

Reported students

738

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia middle enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

561.5

Skyline Middle: 738 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 730
Teachers (FTE): 60
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about Skyline Middle

Skyline Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Harrisonburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisonburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 738 students for 2024–25.

Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.3%) and White (28.6%). English learners represent 23.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Skyline Middle

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 23.8%
Students with disabilities: 12.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 85.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White28.6%
Hispanic54.3%
Black11.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Thomas Harrison Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

771 reported students

Bluestone Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

Waterman Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

557 reported students

Stone Spring Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

554 reported students

Smithland Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

514 reported students

Harrisonburg High

High · Grades 09–12

998 reported students

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Public schools near Skyline Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Smithland Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	KG–05	514	under 0.1 mi
Spotswood Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	KG–05	468	1.3 mi
Harrisonburg H.S. Governor's STEM Academy Other · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	Not reported	—	1.9 mi
Thomas Harrison Middle Middle · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	06–08	771	3.1 mi
Wilbur S. Pence Middle Middle · Rockingham County Public Schools	06–08	671	6 mi
Montevideo Middle Middle · Rockingham County Public Schools	06–08	593	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Skyline Middle

What grades does Skyline Middle serve?

Skyline Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.

How many students attend Skyline Middle?

Skyline Middle reported 738 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 730 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Skyline Middle?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 738 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Skyline Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Skyline Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisonburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Skyline Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

85.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Skyline Middle in?

Skyline Middle is part of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Skyline Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smithland Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Spotswood Elementary (1.3 mi), Harrisonburg H.S. Governor's STEM Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.