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#1761 of 1,851 schools in VA
Skyline Middle
Middle School · Warren County Public Schools · Front Royal, VA
A Warren County Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630
- Math 41% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skyline Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 52% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skyline Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,894/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Front Royal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,513
Median home value
$329,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Dominion Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Warren County MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Chelsea AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Warren County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skyline Middle is listed in Warren County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle is a public middle school in Front Royal, VA, part of Warren County Public Schools, serving approximately 579 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyline Middle
What grades does Skyline Middle serve?
Skyline Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Skyline Middle?
Skyline Middle has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skyline Middle rank in VA?
Skyline Middle ranks #1,761 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Skyline Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyline Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Skyline Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Skyline Middle a charter school?
No, Skyline Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skyline Middle a Title I school?
No, Skyline Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline Middle?
69.9% of students at Skyline Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (540) 636-0909
- Area population (ZIP 22630)
- 35,211
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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