Skyview Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7??? in Soldotna, Alaska, under the jurisdiction of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school's mascot is the panther, and the colors are purple and white.
Serving 355 students in grades 7-8, Skyview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyview Middle School's student population of 355 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Through a cooperative effort between school, home, and community, our students will demonstrate increasing proficiency in core subjects as determined by state and national standards.
School Rankings
Skyview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
- Through a cooperative effort between Soldotna Middle School, home, and community, students will demonstrate increasing proficiency in core subjects as determined by state and national standards and school mission is to encourage the exploration of fine arts, applied arts, and extra-curricular activities and commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome. The parents and staff of Soldotna Middle School believe that learning is enhanced in an atmosphere that expresses concern for the individual and acceptance of the student as a person of worth. In this atmosphere, with instruction designed to arouse curiosity and develop skills, many kinds of growth become possible: moral, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative/self-expressive. Soldotna Middle School staff strives to work with home and community to develop in each student the knowledge of how to learn and to foster in their students an appreciation of this knowledge and how it relates to their future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Middle School's ranking?
Skyview Middle School is ranked #262 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
355 students attend Skyview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Skyview Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyview Middle School offer ?
Skyview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skyview Middle School part of?
Skyview Middle School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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