Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Midway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midway High School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway High School's ranking?
Midway High School is ranked #1474 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Midway High School often compared to?
Midway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonville High School, Archie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midway High School?
The graduation rate of Midway High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Midway High School?
204 students attend Midway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Midway High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway High School?
Midway High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Midway High School offer ?
Midway High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Midway High School part of?
Midway High School is part of Midway R-I School District.
School Reviews
2 4/27/2010
Poor teaching, poor communication with parents, unprofessional administrators, don't bother to find this school
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