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Midway School

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Midway School ranks 2980 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

2980^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 36% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Midway School in Henrietta, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 137 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as the sole campus of the Midway Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1 and high per-pupil spending of $16,454, both significantly better than nearby schools like Gold Burg School (10.2:1 ratio, $14,721 spending) and Bellevue School (13.2:1 ratio, $13,412 spending).

The most remarkable achievement at Midway is its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, far surpassing Gold Burg School's 90% graduation rate. This suggests an incredibly supportive environment that ensures every student stays on track to graduate. However, academic performance on state tests tells a mixed story. The school excels in high school End-of-Course exams, with 100% proficiency in Biology and English I Reading, and 87.5% in Algebra I—all dramatically above state averages. Yet, middle school results are inconsistent, with only 14.29% of 5th graders proficient in Reading compared to the state average of 58.47%. This contrast highlights that while Midway is exceptional at guiding students to graduation, building foundational skills in earlier grades remains an area for growth.

Midway serves a community facing increasing economic challenges, with 72.99% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch—a sharp rise from 54.96% just two years ago. This rate is much higher than Bellevue School (41.45%) and Gold Burg School (57.43%). Despite this, the school maintains its perfect graduation record and strong high school test scores, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting students through difficult circumstances. Compared to Bellevue, which has more consistent elementary and middle school scores but serves a less disadvantaged population, Midway's intensive, personalized approach appears particularly powerful for high school success. For parents, Midway offers a nurturing, high-investment environment that guarantees graduation, though they may want to monitor academic progress closely in the middle grades.

137

Students ?

7.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,965

Per pupil spending ?

73%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365-7210

(940) 476-2222

District: Midway Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2023 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2023

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!U.S. History scores 20 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Texas avg53%

Elementary school

2,980^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,005^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

479^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.6	2980 of 4627	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	64.7	1356 of 4651	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	47.3	2347 of 4710	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	2386 of 4647	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	2989 of 4581	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.5	1138 of 4578	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	42.7	2515 of 4479	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.0	3385 of 4359	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.1	3470 of 4329	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	61.2	1714 of 4286	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.9	1385 of 4320	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.9	1543 of 4260	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.3	2859 of 4221	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	66.6	1328 of 4206	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.8	1949 of 4095	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.3	1449 of 3937	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.2	1972 of 3884	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.4	1688 of 3768	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.7	1503 of 3724	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.6	1846 of 3476	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	34.4	2688 of 3475	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	52.9	1878 of 3465	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	23.2	3903 of 4461	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	4.6	4238 of 4240	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	3221 of 4575	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	83.2	455 of 3744	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	55.3	1837 of 4658	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.7	2810 of 4588	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.5	3006 of 4561	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.3	1391 of 4499	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.8	2006 of 4348	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	3.2	4300 of 4306	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.8	1279 of 4520	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	40.3	2887 of 4594	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.2	2854 of 4521	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	2869 of 4477	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.1	1116 of 4451	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	1636 of 4309	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.0	3439 of 4264	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	52.1	2042 of 4647	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.5	2711 of 4563	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.2	1879 of 4357	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	25.9	3504 of 4319	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.0	2493 of 3006	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	48.9	1392 of 2612	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.8	2225 of 3108	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.5	2473 of 3106	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.9	2757 of 3082	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.3	1475 of 3082	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.0	2636 of 3142	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	2758 of 3127	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	1005 of 2335	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.9	464 of 2344	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	40.7	1377 of 2372	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	1025 of 2330	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.2	570 of 2254	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	420 of 2252	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	40.5	1270 of 2193	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	986 of 2080	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.1	446 of 2027	78.0%	★★★★☆
2016	74.6	414 of 1987	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	65.4	660 of 2043	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.7	690 of 1987	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.6	354 of 1973	82.1%	★★★★☆
2012	73.5	414 of 1951	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	65.1	598 of 1895	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.1	211 of 1803	88.3%	★★★★☆
2009	50.3	1022 of 1763	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.3	837 of 1718	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.3	884 of 1684	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.7	873 of 1585	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.9	719 of 1582	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	81.3	133 of 1573	91.5%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	12.3	2021 of 2058	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	9.2	1988 of 2008	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	1048 of 2240	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.3	1118 of 2242	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.4	1073 of 2241	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	613 of 2221	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	47.8	1065 of 2151	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.2	1361 of 2047	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	951 of 2008	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	494 of 2253	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	36.3	1470 of 2235	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.6	721 of 2251	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.4	263 of 2220	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	93.0	52 of 2172	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	33.6	1503 of 2073	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	1148 of 2039	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.6	784 of 2253	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.2	704 of 1818	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	647 of 2228	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.6	213 of 2168	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	45.6	1026 of 2069	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.0	1040 of 2030	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	49.1	619 of 1626	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.1	210 of 1597	86.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	1306 of 1731	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	61.2	479 of 1439	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.1	1422 of 1733	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.4	1169 of 1749	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.4	624 of 1723	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.4	639 of 1700	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.0	1305 of 1684	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.9	1175 of 1673	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	479 of 2009	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	68.4	462 of 1974	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	707 of 1990	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	763 of 1961	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	956 of 1876	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.7	844 of 1861	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.2	1220 of 1857	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.6	301 of 1797	83.2%	★★★★☆
2017	51.9	717 of 1777	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.1	508 of 1762	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	55.6	818 of 1743	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.8	774 of 1734	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.4	373 of 1652	77.4%	★★★★☆
2012	71.5	238 of 1603	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	67.7	488 of 1672	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	53.9	925 of 1568	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.1	983 of 1539	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.0	773 of 1510	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	75.5	246 of 1497	83.6%	★★★★☆
2006	66.2	502 of 1430	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.4	376 of 1429	73.7%	★★★★☆
2004	72.4	302 of 1427	78.8%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	36.9	1102 of 1837	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	5.6	1820 of 1829	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	21 of 1936	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	40.4	872 of 1504	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.8	1180 of 1880	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	794 of 1891	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.9	179 of 1841	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	63.7	553 of 1815	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	1171 of 1798	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	88.0	76 of 1781	95.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	365 of 1937	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	56.6	429 of 1513	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.1	402 of 1884	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	269 of 1897	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	724 of 1847	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	1086 of 1848	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.7	958 of 1818	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.7	180 of 1794	90.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	16.9	1652 of 1954	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	65.7	341 of 1515	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	221 of 1891	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	564 of 1913	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	429 of 1853	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	647 of 1840	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.7	1505 of 1824	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.3	571 of 1803	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	44.8	697 of 1478	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	97.3	33 of 1418	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	57.6	391 of 1382	71.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	602 of 1584	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.6	591 of 1294	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.4	971 of 1556	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.9	892 of 1576	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	883 of 1525	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.2	1130 of 1510	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.5	1369 of 1526	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.8	658 of 1539	57.2%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile+36 vs school

Male (2024)56th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)30th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)17th percentile-19 vs school

At Risk (2022)13th percentile-22 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)78th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2026)65th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2019)62nd percentile+20 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)25th percentile-32 vs school

At Risk (2019)2nd percentile-40 vs school

High school

Female (2026)99th percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2023)53rd percentile-8 vs school

At Risk (2022)40th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2026)15th percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology100%+29 vs state

English I Reading100%+45 vs state

Algebra I88%+33 vs state

English II Reading57%-3 vs state

U.S. History50%-20 vs state

Reading44%-11 vs state

Mathematics40%-5 vs state

Social Studies25%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Midway School (Midway ISD) (Texas Region 9) earned Recognized status in 2010 and was extremely close to Exemplary (per TEA website). Approximately 100 kids in the school. Grades K-12. School has a very low teacher to student ratio. School participates in basketball, track, cross country, golf and tennis. Active in FFA. Both girls and boys basketball teams are consistent playoff teams. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Midway School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	12142 State Hwy 148 S	Henrietta	76365	Clay County	Midway Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 476-2222	137	19	7.2	73.0%	129 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	87.5	100.0	100.0	57.1	50.0	33.3	33.3	14.3	75.0	33.3	61.5	33.3	50.0	42.9	37.5		42.9	25.0	$18,965
Bellevue School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 Seventh St	Bellevue	76228	Clay County	Bellevue Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 928-2104	234	18	13.2	41.5%	212 (90.6%)	4 (1.7%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)	63.6	72.7	63.6	100.0	69.2	66.7	65.0	63.6	60.0	69.2	64.7	38.9	50.0	54.6	33.3	69.2	50.0	11.8	$15,469
Gold Burg School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	468 Prater Rd	Bowie	76230	Montague County	Gold Burg Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 872-3562	148	14	10.2	57.4%	96 (64.9%)	4 (2.7%)	40 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)	25.0	53.3	53.3	50.0	33.3	20.0	33.3	31.3	14.3	40.0	50.0	20.0	22.2	0.0	0.0	10.0	12.5	0.0	$12,711

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway School

What is the racial makeup of Midway School?

Students at Midway School are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Midway School in?

Midway Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Midway School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 137 students attended Midway School.

Is Midway School a good school?

Midway School ranks 2980^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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