Skyland Elementary School

About Skyland Elementary School

Skyland Elementary School is an outstanding public school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community. The school provides a safe and welcoming learning environment for students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. Skyland Elementary is a school that emphasizes the importance of academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping each student reach their highest potential.
Skyland Elementary offers a wide variety of activities and programs to engage its students. The school offers a variety of sports teams, including basketball, soccer, and track & field. Additionally, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as art, music, and drama. The school also provides a variety of enrichment activities for students, including after-school tutoring, field trips, and special events.
Skyland Elementary is committed to providing a quality education for all its students. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that is aligned with the state standards and is designed to meet the needs of all students. The school also provides a variety of support services to help students succeed, including counseling, special education, and English language learning. Skyland Elementary is proud to be a part of the community and is dedicated to helping its students reach their goals.

Address:	408 Skyland Boulevard East Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone:	(205) 759-3638
Site:	www.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	364 students

Overview Skyland Elementary School

Skyland Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Skyland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Skyland Elementary School

Skyland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Skyland Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.