Serving 891 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Midway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Midway Elementary School's student population of 891 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
Midway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
5%
31%
White
79%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Midway Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Midway Elementary School often compared to?
Midway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
891 students attend Midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Midway Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% 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 South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Elementary School offer ?
Midway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midway Elementary School part of?
Midway Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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Qulaity of academics is great, facilities are good.
The only issue I have is the school is too large, hopefully the opening of the new school will offset the large enrollment.
Review Midway Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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