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Halfway Elementary

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Halfway Elementary ranks 538 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

538^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Halfway Elementary is a public elementary school serving 134 students in grades K-6 in the Halfway R-III school district in Half Way, Missouri. Despite its small size, the school has struggled academically, consistently underperforming the state average on standardized tests and ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools.

Halfway Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 24.3% of 4th graders proficient in math and just 15.5% of 6th graders proficient in English language arts, compared to state averages of 43.8% and 39.3%, respectively. The school also grapples with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.6% to 15.7% in recent years, well above the state average. Additionally, Halfway Elementary serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.63% to 61.69% of its population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fair Grove Elementary and Bolivar Intermediate School, Halfway Elementary's performance lags behind, with higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and more economically advantaged student populations. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be crucial for Halfway Elementary to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.

133

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,608

Per pupil spending ?

51.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663-9100

(417) 445-2215

District: Halfway R-III

Students who attend Halfway Elementary usually attend:

High:

Halfway Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

4.5%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2013 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Missouri avg42%

538^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^th of 367Halfway R-III among Missouri 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	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	42.5	538 of 900	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	645 of 906	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.9	841 of 908	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	28.2	672 of 901	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.8	423 of 1052	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	482 of 1045	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.0	347 of 1032	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.8	434 of 1058	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.5	657 of 1089	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.3	675 of 1108	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.0	404 of 1085	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.3	266 of 1088	75.6%	★★★★☆
2010	65.7	330 of 1066	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.7	483 of 1053	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	29.8	895 of 1084	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.4	968 of 1080	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.3	803 of 1074	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	54.7	372 of 887	58.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	435 of 666	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.1	526 of 668	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.6	510 of 917	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.3	588 of 898	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)58th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics39%~ state avg

English Language Arts33%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Halfway Elementary	Public	K-6	2150 Hwy 32	Half Way	65663	Polk County	Halfway R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 445-2215	133	12	11.5	51.1%	126 (94.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	42.5	538^th of 900 public elementary schools	40.2%		31.4	645^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.8%	107		24.3	60.0			41.2		15.5	$12,608	$1,741	$10,867
Mallory Elementary	Public	K-4	315 S Hickory	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 345-2350	599	47	12.8	63.4%	545 (91.0%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	30.6	654^th of 900 public elementary schools	27.3%		23.9	700^th of 906 public elementary schools	22.7%	46	33.0	32.7			21.6	36.6			$11,522	$1,427	$10,095
Bolivar Primary	Public	K-2	706 N Leonard Pl	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 326-5247	578	49	11.8	56.6%	541 (93.6%)	6 (1.0%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.2%)								(n/a)									$11,492	$651	$10,841
Bolivar Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1300 N Hartford	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 777-5160	572	42	13.5	51.4%	540 (94.4%)	7 (1.2%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	62.9	332^nd of 900 public elementary schools	63.1%		72.1	234^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.2%	98	38.0	63.2	47.5	43.5	38.9	49.1	49.5		$10,529	$543	$9,986
Pleasant Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	311 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Polk County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 267-2277	258	19	13.5	56.6%	250 (96.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.4	375^th of 900 public elementary schools	58.3%		55.9	386^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.4%	11	41.4	41.4			50.9	46.2			$11,071	$600	$10,471
Marion C. Early Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5309 S Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 376-2215	283	21	13.4	45.9%	270 (95.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	33.2	639^th of 900 public elementary schools	29.0%					(n/a)	31.3	55.2	19.2	27.7	25.8		31.8		$11,036	$1,166	$9,870
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 759-2555	550	38	14.3	38.5%	518 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	72	230^th of 900 public elementary schools	74.4%		77	175^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.7%	55	52.6	48.9			55.8	53.0			$9,442	$990	$8,453
Fair Play Elementary	Public	K-6	301 N Walnut	Fair Play	65649	Polk County	Fair Play R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 654-2233	212	16	13.5	100.0%	197 (92.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)		13.4			39.2				$13,184	$2,011	$11,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Halfway Elementary

What schools do graduates of Halfway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Halfway Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Halfway Secondary

How many students attend Halfway Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Halfway Elementary.

What district is Halfway Elementary in?

Halfway R-III

What is the racial makeup of Halfway Elementary?

Students at Halfway Elementary are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Halfway Elementary a good school?

Halfway Elementary ranks 538^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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