Midway Elementary

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Midway Elementary ranks 383 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Midway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cleveland, Missouri, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 243 students. The school is part of the Midway R-I school district, which is ranked 167 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary has consistently performed below the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across various grade levels over the past few years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency was 35.2% compared to the state average of 40.8%, and its 6th-grade ELA proficiency was 30.9% compared to the state average of 37.6%. The school has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 19.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Midway Elementary has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 34.57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools in the Harrisonville R-IX and Raymore-Peculiar R-II districts, Midway Elementary's performance is generally lower. For example, Raymore Elementary, which is 12.17 miles away, ranked 268 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 and had higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and ELA. The nearby Harrisonville and Raymore-Peculiar schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of low-SES students compared to Midway Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734-8109

(816) 250-2994

District: Midway R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
383^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,725

Students who attend Midway Elementary usually attend:

High:

Midway High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Elementary ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Midway Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary is $12,725.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Elementary 383^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Midway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Midway R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway R-I 167^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Midway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.89	399^th	1074	62.8%
2007	65.39	300^th	1080	72.2%
2008	68.67	266^th	1084	75.5%
2009	63.53	340^th	1053	67.7%
2010	51.97	548^th	1066	48.6%
2011	41.50	725^th	1088	33.4%
2012	37.99	777^th	1085	28.4%
2013	66.74	322^nd	1108	70.9%
2014	64.50	341^st	1089	68.7%
2015	77.99	200^th	1058	81.1%
2017	73.23	245^th	1032	76.3%
2018	59.29	403^rd	1045	61.4%
2019	39.57	670^th	1052	36.3%
2021	44.62	527^th	901	41.5%
2022	51.32	439^th	908	51.7%
2023	55.79	394^th	898	56.1%
2024	56.55	383^rd	906	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.32	190^th	887	78.6%
2019	53.30	382^nd	907	57.9%
2024	51.18	278^th	625	55.5%

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Rank History for White students at Midway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.23	439^th	898	51.1%
2019	29.22	703^rd	917	23.3%
2021	36.11	450^th	691	34.9%
2022	34.78	467^th	675	30.8%
2023	41.22	393^rd	673	41.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Midway Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305	305
1992	327	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	322	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1994	314	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1995	265	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1996	265	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1997	286	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1998	296	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	275	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2000	277	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2001	274	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2002	295	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2003	295	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2004	262	15	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2005	282	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2006	282	6	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	289	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2008	284	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2009	277	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2010	272	3	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
2011	257	2	1	2	1	0	3	0	266
2012	236	2	1	6	1	0	4	0	250
2013	231	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	239
2014	203	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	211
2015	202	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	208
2016	196	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	199
2017	198	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	206
2018	215	1	0	3	0	0	3	0	222
2019	214	1	0	10	0	0	5	0	230
2020	225	2	0	8	1	0	8	0	244
2021	222	1	0	7	0	0	10	0	240
2022	222	2	0	13	0	0	12	0	249
2023	214	5	0	10	3	0	11	0	243
2024	199	2	0	10	4	0	13	0	228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	305	18.3	16.6	n/a
1992	330	18.8	17.5	30.6
1993	322	18.0	17.9	34.2
1994	315	17.8	17.7	40.3
1995	270	20.4	13.2	49.3
1996	270	20.4	13.2	49.3
1997	292	19.1	15.3	18.2
1998	303	20.2	15.0	18.5
1999	279	20.1	13.9	26.5
2000	281	21.1	13.3	26
2001	283	21.1	13.4	24.7
2002	303	20.8	14.6	31.4
2003	303	20.8	14.6	31.4
2004	285	20.8	13.7	36.1
2005	290	21.3	13.6	26.9
2006	296	21.3	13.9	24.3
2007	302	21.3	14.2	24.5
2008	291	22.2	13.1	28.5
2009	284	23.1	12.3	29.2
2010	281	21.0	13.3	32
2011	266	21.2	12.5	36.5
2012	250	21.3	11.7	33.6
2013	239	20.7	11.5	39.3
2014	211	20.0	10.5	n/a
2015	208	20.0	10.4	45.2
2016	199	20.0	9.9	43.2
2017	206	19.4	10.6	45.6
2018	222	19.5	11.3	39.2
2019	230	20.5	11.2	36.5
2020	244	20.5	11.8	35.7
2021	240	21.0	11.3	25.8
2022	249	21.0	11.8	27.3
2023	243	22.3	10.8	34.6
2024	228	22.0	10.3	30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	305	18.3	16.6	n/a
1992	330	18.8	17.5	30.6
1993	322	18.0	17.9	34.2
1994	315	17.8	17.7	40.3
1995	270	20.4	13.2	49.3
1996	270	20.4	13.2	49.3
1997	292	19.1	15.3	18.2
1998	303	20.2	15.0	18.5
1999	279	20.1	13.9	26.5
2000	281	21.1	13.3	26
2001	283	21.1	13.4	24.7
2002	303	20.8	14.6	31.4
2003	303	20.8	14.6	31.4
2004	285	20.8	13.7	36.1
2005	290	21.3	13.6	26.9
2006	296	21.3	13.9	24.3
2007	302	21.3	14.2	24.5
2008	291	22.2	13.1	28.5
2009	284	23.1	12.3	29.2
2010	281	21.0	13.3	32
2011	266	21.2	12.5	36.5
2012	250	21.3	11.7	33.6
2013	239	20.7	11.5	39.3
2014	211	20.0	10.5	n/a
2015	208	20.0	10.4	45.2
2016	199	20.0	9.9	43.2
2017	206	19.4	10.6	45.6
2018	222	19.5	11.3	39.2
2019	230	20.5	11.2	36.5
2020	244	20.5	11.8	35.7
2021	240	21.0	11.3	25.8
2022	249	21.0	11.8	27.3
2023	243	22.3	10.8	34.6
2024	228	22.0	10.3	30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$398 (3.6%)	$10,541 (96.4%)	$10,939
2020	$298 (2.8%)	$10,446 (97.2%)	$10,743
2021	n/a	$11,624 (101.1%)	$11,498
2022	$1,535 (12.1%)	$11,190 (87.9%)	$12,725

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 670^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 394^th of 898 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)	32.6	29.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway R-I)	32.6	29.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)	45.6	27.8	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway R-I)	45.6	27.8	17.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)	61.3	54.3	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway R-I)	61.3	54.3	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)	64.6	57.2	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway R-I)	64.6	57.2	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)	20.7	30.3	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway R-I)	20.7	30.3	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Midway Elementary)	25	45.4	20.4%
5th Grade Science (Midway R-I)	25	45.4	20.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)	37.9	41.1	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway R-I)	37.9	41.1	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)	37	33.4	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midway R-I)	37	33.4	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)	33.3	39.4	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midway R-I)	33.3	39.4	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	243	5.7%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	214
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	34.6%	2%

Schools Near Midway Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Elementary	Public	K-6	5801 E State Rte 2	Cleveland	64734	Cass County	Midway R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 250-2994	228	22	10.3	30.3%	199 (87.3%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	56.6	383^rd of 906 public elementary schools	57.7%		55.8	394^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.1%	11	35.2		57.1			45.9		30.9	$12,725	$1,535	$11,190
Peculiar Elementary	Public	K-5	201 E 3rd St	Peculiar	64078	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1650	388	31	12.6	35.6%	322 (83.0%)	14 (3.6%)	19 (4.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	51.7	434^th of 906 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.6	411^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.2%	23	32.7	53.5	40.2	43.2	44.7	35.6	35.7		$10,416	$1,163	$9,253
Shull Early Learning Center	Public	PK	11706 E. 211th St.	Peculiar	64078	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 892-1210	166	14	11.6	52.4%	104 (62.7%)	32 (19.3%)	15 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.0%)								(n/a)
Bridle Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	900 E 195th St	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1700	415	29	14.1	23.1%	341 (82.2%)	16 (3.9%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	59.2	357^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.6%		52.5	428^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.3%	71	35.0	47.6	48.7	46.2	43.2	47.6	42.6		$10,880	$772	$10,108
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	500 Polar Ln	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4421	216	15	14.3	39.4%	183 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)								(n/a)									$14,618	$799	$13,819
McEowen Elementary	Public	4-5	1901 S Halsey Ave	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4545	289	22	13.4	39.4%	241 (83.4%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	45.7	500^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.8%		39	578^th of 898 public elementary schools	35.6%	78		45.7	28.6	29.2		48.5	39.4		$10,859	$421	$10,438
Stonegate Elementary	Public	K-5	900 S Foxridge Dr	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1900	327	27	12.2	32.1%	182 (55.7%)	81 (24.8%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)	32.5	636^th of 906 public elementary schools	29.8%		61.6	339^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.2%	297	31.4	50.8	24.7	23.0	22.1	49.0	15.1		$12,545	$844	$11,701
Cambridge Elementary	Public	K-4	109 W Cambridge	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 348-1008	439	27	16.2	65.1%	250 (56.9%)	68 (15.5%)	82 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (8.2%)	19.5	738^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.5%		29	670^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.4%	68	24.2	22.5			23.1	31.7			$12,027	$1,206	$10,821
Drexel Elementary	Public	K-5	207 S Fourth St	Drexel	64742	Bates County	Drexel R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 652-0402	135	14	9.4	54.1%	121 (89.6%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)								(n/a)	34.7	13.7							$11,130	$640	$10,490
Harrisonville Elementary	Public	1-3	101 Meghan Dr	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 380-4131	424	34	12.4	36.1%	364 (85.8%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.8%)								(n/a)	38.1				36.2				$11,396	$502	$10,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Elementary

What district is Midway Elementary in?

Midway R-I

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary?

Students at Midway Elementary are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Midway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Midway Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Midway High

Is Midway Elementary a good school?

Midway Elementary ranks 383^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Midway Elementary.

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