Summary:
The city of Cleveland, Missouri is home to two schools - Midway Elementary and Midway High, both part of the Midway R-I school district. While these schools offer small class sizes with student-teacher ratios around 10, they are struggling to keep pace with state academic averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.
Midway High School stands out with an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, but both schools have relatively low statewide rankings and ratings. Midway Elementary ranks between 383-581 out of over 900 Missouri elementary schools, while Midway High ranks between 212-315 out of 352-378 Missouri high schools. Test scores at both schools lag behind state averages, with 4th grade ELA proficiency at Midway Elementary at 29.1% compared to the state average of 44.8%. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 30%.
The Midway R-I school district as a whole is ranked 248 out of 367 districts in Missouri and rated 2 out of 5 stars, suggesting the district may be underperforming compared to others in the state. Both Midway Elementary and Midway High have also experienced declines in their statewide rankings and ratings in recent years. Addressing the academic gaps, high chronic absenteeism, and overall district performance could be important next steps to improve outcomes for students in the Cleveland, Missouri area.
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