Midway R-I

The Midway R-I school district in Missouri operates two schools: Midway Elementary and Midway High. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages in several subject areas, indicating a need for improvement in curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation.

Midway Elementary has a relatively small enrollment of 228 students and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performed well in 5th grade math, with 57.1% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average. However, Midway Elementary also had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.1% in 2023-2024. Midway High maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, a positive indicator of the school's success. The high school also performed well in Algebra I, with 61.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. However, Midway High struggled with 8th grade math, with only 15.9% of students proficient or better, well below the state average.

Both Midway Elementary and Midway High had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact student learning and achievement. The schools also had a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, around 30% in 2023-2024. While the schools had relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the challenge appears to be in effectively utilizing these resources to drive improved student outcomes across all subject areas.