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Midway Elementary School

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Midway Elementary School ranks 1394 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1394^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Midway Elementary School in Sanford, FL, is a public school serving 789 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Seminole County School District, though the school itself has historically performed below district averages and serves a predominantly low-income population with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

One of the most critical issues at Midway is chronic absenteeism, which reached 31.3% in the 2023-2024 school year—significantly higher than the district average of 25.3% and on par with the state average. This is a major differentiator from nearby schools like Hamilton Elementary School, which serves a similarly high-poverty population (76.6%) but achieves far better academic results and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%. The school's most striking academic weakness is in 5th-grade math, where only 8% of students were proficient in 2024-2025, compared to 61% at Hamilton and 52% district-wide. This "5th-grade math cliff" is a persistent trend, with proficiency dropping dramatically from 39% in 4th grade to 22% in 5th grade in 2025-2026. Interestingly, Midway's 6th-grade math scores are an anomaly, with 95% proficiency in 2025-2026, far exceeding district and state averages, suggesting a potential issue with the 5th-grade curriculum or instruction.

Despite these challenges, Midway's per-student spending ($10,556) is in the middle of the pack compared to peer schools, indicating that funding alone is not the problem. The nearby example of Hamilton Elementary, which is only 1.36 miles away and ranked in the 74th percentile (4 stars) versus Midway's 38th percentile (2 stars), shows that high poverty does not have to dictate low performance. This suggests that targeted interventions in attendance, 5th-grade math instruction, and overall school culture could significantly improve outcomes for Midway students.

789

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,556

Per pupil spending ?

84.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2368 Brisson Ave
Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 320-5950

District: Seminole

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.0%

Hispanic:

35.0%

White:

11.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Near the bottom of Seminole's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,394^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	1394 of 2240	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.6	1398 of 2258	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	1457 of 2256	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	1338 of 2240	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.3	1260 of 2219	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.1	1339 of 2247	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.5	1475 of 2182	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.0	1579 of 2118	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.9	1634 of 2112	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.2	1756 of 2087	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.4	1829 of 2064	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.7	1494 of 2029	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.6	1286 of 1984	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.3	1299 of 1985	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.7	1065 of 1919	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.3	1312 of 1847	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	19.6	1520 of 1789	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.0	1396 of 1786	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.0	1092 of 1688	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Science55%-5 vs state

Math53%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

We have two children at Midway currently, and they absolutely look forward to going to school every day here!! They come home with smiles on their faces and in a good mood. The atmosphere is just like it says when you walk in the front entrance - "Where Excellence takes Center Stage!"

We have special needs children that are both in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs with IEP's (Individual Education Plans) and they fit right in the mainstream classes!! One of them is now a 5h grader, and the other is in his 2nd year of Pre-K. This is our 2nd year at Midway and we continue to be impressed with all aspects of their education. We have been awarded McKay scholarships and have been unable to utilize them locally. But here at Midway - The Teachers, Therapists and Administration are all very knowledgeable and experienced. They have worked very closely with us to develop fair goals and interventions on their academic education programs and tailored them to meet my children's' needs/goals. We feel like we really matter to them, and I am able to go to work and feel comfortable knowing that my children are going to have a great day and be taken care of the way they should be, I never have to worry.

Performing arts also has played a large role in their growth and development. My children love their Art, Band (flute), Orchestra (Violin &Cello) and Dance classes. The performances are very enjoyable to attend.

Seminole County has excellent schools, this one truly stands out for me and has made a HUGE difference to our family - Thanks!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2368 Brisson Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5950	789	53	14.8	84.7%	89 (11.3%)	363 (46.0%)	276 (35.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.6%)	40.2	1394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%		38.6	1398^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.1%	4	58.0	50.0	66.0				57.0	39.0	22.0	95.0			55.0					$10,556	$1,169	$9,386
Hamilton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 E 8th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6050	671	50	13.4	76.6%	117 (17.4%)	257 (38.3%)	225 (33.5%)	27 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.4%)	71.8	580^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.1%		65.3	749^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.8%	169	77.0	66.0	69.0				70.0	72.0	61.0	100.0			76.0					$12,047	$1,168	$10,878
Galileo School For Gifted Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	3900 E State Road 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 249-9221	590	40	14.7	28.1%	263 (44.6%)	53 (9.0%)	177 (30.0%)	68 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	64.7	761^st of 2240 public elementary schools	66.0%		67.7	699^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.0%	62	72.0	63.0	68.0	68.0	77.0	65.0	72.0	64.0	63.0	72.0	88.0	58.0	68.0	67.0	88.0	100.0	93.0	$9,264	$278	$8,986
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	714	56	12.7	93.4%	112 (15.7%)	206 (28.9%)	349 (48.9%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	20.2	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%		24.4	1796^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.5%	122	40.0	38.0	43.0				51.0	47.0	34.0	94.0			55.0					$13,479	$1,641	$11,838
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3755 Skyway Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 638-9696	804	50	16.0	27.7%	388 (48.3%)	53 (6.6%)	211 (26.2%)	91 (11.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.7%)	68.4	669^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.1%		74	532^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.4%	137	73.0	63.0	69.0	74.0	70.0	72.0	80.0	61.0	71.0	76.0	87.0	38.0	63.0	71.0	81.0	100.0	85.0	$10,818	$318	$10,501
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	901	58	15.5	30.4%	129 (14.3%)	154 (17.1%)	150 (16.6%)	423 (46.9%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.1%)	83.4	300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.5	302^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	86.6%	2	81.0	75.0	85.0				77.0	73.0	55.0	100.0			90.0					$9,946	$623	$9,322
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	585	48	12.1	86.3%	65 (11.1%)	144 (24.6%)	349 (59.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	24.5	1806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.4%		20.5	1894^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.1%	88	34.0	57.0	44.0				55.0	51.0	15.0	95.0			44.0					$14,475	$1,914	$12,561
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	4	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Idyllwilde Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	430 Vihlen Rd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-3750	773	53	14.5	79.3%	125 (16.2%)	313 (40.5%)	255 (33.0%)	28 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	46 (6.0%)	45.8	1251^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%		32.5	1574^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.3%	323	63.0	55.0	57.0				72.0	54.0	44.0	100.0			57.0					$10,694	$879	$9,814
Bentley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2190 S Oregon Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 871-9950	903	61	14.8	69.1%	187 (20.7%)	223 (24.7%)	401 (44.4%)	40 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.4%)	38.1	1451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%		50.8	1096^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.5%	355	56.0	54.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	30.0	95.0			54.0					$11,028	$1,238	$9,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Elementary School

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 789 students attended Midway Elementary School.

Is Midway Elementary School a good school?

Midway Elementary School ranks 1394^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Midway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Seminole High School

What district is Midway Elementary School in?

Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary School?

Students at Midway Elementary School are 46% African American, 35% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% Two or more races.

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