Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-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 13% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)18%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
63%
36%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
531 students attend Midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Midway Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Elementary School offer ?
Midway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Midway Elementary School part of?
Midway Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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