Summary:
The Midway Independent School District (Isd) is home to two middle schools serving grades 6 through 8, Midway Middle and River Valley Middle, in a highly ranked Texas district that sits in the 89th percentile statewide.
River Valley Middle is the standout school, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. It consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in Reading, Science, and Social Studies, with an 84.08% proficiency rate in 8th Grade Reading compared to the state's 58.69%. Midway Middle, while a solid 4-star school in the 74th percentile, lags behind its counterpart in most metrics. A key difference is the free/reduced lunch rate, with 28.16% at River Valley Middle versus 47.03% at Midway Middle, which often correlates with resource availability. Both schools excel in advanced Algebra I, with proficiency rates above 95%, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%.
A critical finding is that both schools struggle with 8th Grade Math, scoring below the state average of 47.24%—Midway Middle at 33.08% and River Valley Middle at 39.89%. This suggests a district-wide curriculum challenge at that grade level. However, Midway Middle shows positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 62nd to the 74th percentile year-over-year, while River Valley Middle maintains remarkable consistency, holding a top 8-9% ranking for three consecutive years. For parents, River Valley Middle offers elite, stable performance, while Midway Middle provides a strong, improving option within a high-performing district.
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