Best Public Schools in Zip Code 64734

The 64734 zip code area is home to two schools - Midway Elementary and Midway High, both part of the Midway R-I school district. While the schools have seen some fluctuations in their performance over the years, they generally perform at or slightly below the state average on various metrics.

Midway Elementary is ranked 581 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are generally below the state average, with some exceptions in 6th grade. Midway High is ranked 217 out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in Mathematics and Algebra I are above the state average, but its English Language Arts and Biology I scores are significantly below the state average.

Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 30%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.1%. While Midway High has a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive, the overall performance of the schools in the 64734 zip code area suggests that they may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address their areas of weakness and improve academic achievement.