Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
575 students attend Midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Midway Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Elementary School offer ?
Midway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Midway Elementary School part of?
Midway Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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