Summary:
The 58233 zip code area is home to two schools - Midway Elementary School and Midway High School, both part of the Midway 128 district. While Midway Elementary consistently performs well above state and district averages, Midway High School has seen a decline in academic performance in recent years.
Midway Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top quartile of North Dakota elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school boasts high math and reading proficiency rates, exceeding state averages across multiple grade levels. In contrast, Midway High School has struggled, with its performance dropping from a top 3 ranking in 2022-2023 to the bottom 30% of North Dakota high schools in 2024-2025. The high school also lags behind state and district averages in math and science proficiency.
Both schools have a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by Midway High School. However, the high spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratios at both schools indicate that resources are not the primary limiting factor. The stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school levels suggests a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the decline in academic achievement at the high school level.
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