Summary:
Zip code 31320, encompassing the Midway, Georgia area, is served by a single middle school, Midway Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Liberty County School District.
For parents, the most striking takeaway about Midway Middle School is its exceptional performance in advanced coursework. A remarkable 100% of students taking Algebra I passed the End of Course test, and 90.5% passed High School Physical Science—both figures dramatically exceed state averages. This suggests the school is very effective at identifying and accelerating its top students. However, this success does not translate to the broader student body. Proficiency in standard grade-level subjects like 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math (26.2%, 33.1%, and 35.9% respectively) and 8th grade science (18.3%) all fall below state averages. The school does outperform its district in most subjects, including a significant lead in 7th and 8th grade math and social studies, making it a relative bright spot within Liberty County.
There are also areas of concern. The school saw a dramatic 15.2-point drop in 8th grade science proficiency from the previous year, and its overall state ranking has slipped from the 51st to the 43rd percentile over two years. With a high poverty rate (72.5% free/reduced lunch) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.7%—better than the district's 28.4% but above the state's 17.7%—the school faces significant challenges. The core story is a stark contrast: elite performance in advanced classes for a select few, while the majority of students struggle to meet state benchmarks in standard subjects. English Language Arts scores are not yet available and will be released in December.
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