Serving 122 students in grades 7-12, Halfway Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 122 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Halfway Secondary 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 Halfway Secondary is 0.15, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halfway Secondary?
The graduation rate of Halfway Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Halfway Secondary?
122 students attend Halfway Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Halfway Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halfway Secondary?
Halfway Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Halfway Secondary offer ?
Halfway Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Halfway Secondary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 122 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
