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Sky View Middle School

Middle School · Leominster

500 Kennedy Way, Leominster, MA 01453

Enrollment

874

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

5.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,181 of 1,793

In Leominster

#4 of 12

public schools

In district

#4 of 12

Leominster

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Sky View Middle School

5.5/10

Middle School in Leominster · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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About Sky View Middle School

Sky View Middle School is a public middle school in Leominster, MA, part of Leominster. Sky View Middle School serves approximately 874 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sky View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Sky View Middle School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

30% of students at Sky View Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,752
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Sky View Middle School — Students at Sky View Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
45.8%
ELA
38.2%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
38.6%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22.8%
ELA
32.2%
2022
Math
31.2%
ELA
33.2%
2023
Math
29.3%
ELA
31.3%
2024
Math
32.3%
ELA
34.8%
2025
Math
35.5%
ELA
38.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Sky View Middle School Compares

See how Sky View Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
34th percentile in MA
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
2.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
57 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.4%

Location

500 Kennedy Way, Leominster, MA 01453

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sky View Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Lunenburg Middle School (rated 5.9/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Lunenburg), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Samoset School (rated 5.7/10, 4.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Leominster, see our Leominster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Johnny Appleseed Leominster 1.4 mi 6.9
Frances Drake School Leominster 2.1 mi 3.1
Priest Street Leominster 1.8 mi 4.3
ST ANNA SCHOOL Leominster 2.4 mi 5.9
ST LEO SCHOOL Leominster 2.2 mi 6.7
Northwest Leominster 2.5 mi 5.4
Bennett Leominster 2.8 mi 3.6
Advanced Community Experience Program Lunenburg 3.9 mi
Lunenburg High Lunenburg 4.1 mi 6.2
Lunenburg Middle School Lunenburg 4.1 mi 5.9
Turkey Hill Elementary School Lunenburg 4.2 mi 6.5
Lura A. White Elementary School Shirley 3.1 mi 7.4
Lunenburg Primary School Lunenburg 4.2 mi 4.5
Leominster High School Leominster 3.2 mi 4.9
Center For Technical Education Innovation Leominster 3.2 mi 5.5
Leominster Center for Excellence Leominster 3.2 mi 5.0
Fall Brook Leominster 4.1 mi 7.2
Samoset School Leominster 4.2 mi 5.7
Lincoln School Leominster 4.2 mi 4.6
ST BERNARD ELEMENTARY Fitchburg 4.0 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01453 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,098

Median Home Value

$345,900

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

Population

43,635

College Educated

32.4%

Homeownership

62.7%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sky View Middle School

What grades does Sky View Middle School serve?

Sky View Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sky View Middle School?

Sky View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky View Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sky View Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sky View Middle School rank in MA?

Sky View Middle School ranks #1,181 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Sky View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sky View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sky View Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sky View Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sky View Middle School a charter school?

No, Sky View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sky View Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sky View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
874
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%

District

Leominster
District Enrollment
6,012
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,752
District Rank
#4 of 12

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