Midway Elementary

Summary:

Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in Cassatt, South Carolina, serving 297 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, which is ranked 35 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low performance compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of White students (60.61%) than the state average, but lower percentages of African American (16.5%) and Hispanic (15.82%) students. Midway's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently below the Kershaw 01 district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 42.1% in ELA and 44.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 53.8% and 54.5%, respectively. Additionally, Midway Elementary has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the high per-student spending of $14,070 at Midway Elementary, the school's performance remains low, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. This is significantly lower than the nearby Wateree Elementary and Lugoff Elementary, which consistently outperform Midway on test scores and statewide rankings. The school's declining performance, achievement gaps, and underperformance compared to similar schools suggest the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1892 Highway 1 North
       Cassatt, SC  29032


(803) 432-6122

District: Kershaw 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,070 Help


Students who attend Midway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Central Middle
High:    North Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
19.3%
African American:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midway Elementary ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Midway Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kershaw 01 School District. Student population at Midway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 12.4, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary is $14,070, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Elementary 474th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Midway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Kershaw 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Kershaw 01 35th of 75 South Carolina 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 SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.56 408th 542 24.7%
2004 30.08 421st 550 23.5%
2005 25.66 457th 557 18.0%
2006 32.03 426th 559 23.8%
2007 34.34 425th 566 24.9%
2008 27.07 477th 577 17.3%
2009 20.82 508th 580 12.4%
2010 27.70 480th 589 18.5%
2011 30.73 469th 597 21.4%
2012 19.27 523rd 594 12.0%
2013 34.49 432nd 599 27.9%
2014 28.26 497th 630 21.1%
2015 35.80 427th 638 33.1%
2016 30.24 455th 619 26.5%
2017 19.45 543rd 639 15.0%
2018 27.77 457th 624 26.8%
2019 17.33 551st 643 14.3%
2021 26.38 451st 622 27.5%
2022 33.24 422nd 625 32.5%
2023 17.82 542nd 644 15.8%
2024 26.06 474th 638 25.7%
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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 SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 455th 588 22.6%
2019 18.36 530th 600 11.7%
2021 36.11 391st 580 32.6%
2022 34.36 409th 600 31.8%
2023 13.76 557th 608 8.4%
2024 24.46 470th 599 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 421st 570 26.1%
2019 20.42 485th 588 17.5%
2021 20.49 449th 554 19.0%
2022 39.75 350th 573 38.9%
2023 18.30 494th 580 14.8%
2024 27.39 423rd 565 25.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.37 446th 571 21.9%
2019 16.01 522nd 590 11.5%
2021 31.19 389th 561 30.7%
2022 32.44 395th 579 31.8%
2023 11.92 524th 582 10.0%
2024 8.39 540th 568 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.21 186th 412 54.9%
2019 23.13 368th 421 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.99 410th 457 10.3%
2019 3.21 466th 472 1.3%
2021 5.33 431st 439 1.8%
2022 11.82 424th 455 6.8%
2023 6.18 450th 463 2.8%
2024 21.89 365th 441 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of 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.

Midway Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of 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
1988 208 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 211 111 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 204 133 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 193 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 224 140 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 222 147 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 219 136 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 223 111 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 223 111 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 230 116 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 230 145 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 258 149 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 313 158 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 298 156 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 266 112 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 266 112 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 259 117 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 262 126 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 247 125 1 22 0 n/a n/a 2 397
2007 238 119 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 247 120 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 232 98 5 26 1 n/a n/a 1 363
2010 225 107 5 25 2 n/a n/a 3 367
2011 254 98 4 33 0 0 0 0 389
2012 248 101 4 32 0 0 9 0 394
2013 247 89 2 34 0 0 8 0 380
2014 244 100 2 39 0 0 16 0 401
2015 269 108 1 39 0 0 13 0 430
2016 269 101 0 48 1 0 15 0 434
2017 272 112 0 47 0 0 16 0 447
2018 254 95 1 49 0 0 15 0 414
2019 234 86 1 46 0 0 13 0 380
2020 221 72 1 50 0 0 19 0 363
2021 212 71 1 43 0 0 18 0 345
2022 201 54 3 45 0 0 26 0 329
2023 180 49 0 47 1 0 20 0 297
2024 173 48 0 57 1 0 17 0 296

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
1988 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
1989 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 n/a
1991 320 20.5 15.6 41.6
1992 364 20.7 17.5 44
1993 369 20.3 18.2 53.4
1994 356 20.5 17.4 51.4
1995 336 19.5 17.2 51.2
1996 336 19.5 17.2 51.2
1997 352 19.5 18.1 57.1
1998 381 19.5 19.5 75.3
1999 419 24.5 17.1 69.9
2000 480 31.5 15.2 69.2
2001 464 31.5 14.7 66.2
2002 394 26.0 15.2 69.8
2003 394 26.0 15.2 69.8
2004 398 26.0 15.3 72.4
2005 412 24.0 17.2 75.5
2006 397 25.0 15.9 73.2
2007 379 37.0 10.2 68.3
2008 396 26.0 15.2 77.8
2009 363 26.0 14.0 78.5
2010 367 24.5 14.9 81.9
2011 389 23.5 16.5 76.3
2012 394 19.0 20.7 77.4
2013 380 19.0 20.0 80
2014 401 21.0 19.0 79.3
2015 430 26.0 16.5 70.5
2016 434 28.0 15.5 74.7
2017 447 28.0 15.9 100
2018 414 28.0 14.7 100
2019 380 27.0 14.0 72.9
2020 363 27.0 13.4 99.2
2021 345 27.0 12.7 82
2022 329 24.8 13.2 100
2023 297 23.8 12.4 100
2024 296 23.8 12.4 100

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
1988 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
1989 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 n/a
1991 320 20.5 15.6 41.6
1992 364 20.7 17.5 44
1993 369 20.3 18.2 53.4
1994 356 20.5 17.4 51.4
1995 336 19.5 17.2 51.2
1996 336 19.5 17.2 51.2
1997 352 19.5 18.1 57.1
1998 381 19.5 19.5 75.3
1999 419 24.5 17.1 69.9
2000 480 31.5 15.2 69.2
2001 464 31.5 14.7 66.2
2002 394 26.0 15.2 69.8
2003 394 26.0 15.2 69.8
2004 398 26.0 15.3 72.4
2005 412 24.0 17.2 75.5
2006 397 25.0 15.9 73.2
2007 379 37.0 10.2 68.3
2008 396 26.0 15.2 77.8
2009 363 26.0 14.0 78.5
2010 367 24.5 14.9 81.9
2011 389 23.5 16.5 76.3
2012 394 19.0 20.7 77.4
2013 380 19.0 20.0 80
2014 401 21.0 19.0 79.3
2015 430 26.0 16.5 70.5
2016 434 28.0 15.5 74.7
2017 447 28.0 15.9 100
2018 414 28.0 14.7 100
2019 380 27.0 14.0 72.9
2020 363 27.0 13.4 99.2
2021 345 27.0 12.7 82
2022 329 24.8 13.2 100
2023 297 23.8 12.4 100
2024 296 23.8 12.4 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midway Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,205 (13.4%) $402 (4.5%) $1,607 (17.8%) $6,281 (69.8%) $1,116 (12.4%) $7,397 (82.2%) $9,003
2020 $1,145 (11.4%) $434 (4.3%) $1,579 (15.7%) $7,247 (72.2%) $1,213 (12.1%) $8,460 (84.3%) $10,039
2021 $1,212 (10.8%) $508 (4.5%) $1,720 (15.3%) $8,367 (74.4%) $1,166 (10.4%) $9,533 (84.7%) $11,253
2022 $1,192 (9.3%) $1,095 (8.5%) $2,287 (17.8%) $9,127 (71.2%) $1,408 (11.0%) $10,535 (82.2%) $12,822
2023 $1,750 (12.4%) $888 (6.3%) $2,638 (18.7%) $9,747 (69.3%) $1,685 (12.0%) $11,432 (81.3%) $14,070

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 542nd of 644 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)24.523.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)45.950.8
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)24.523.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)54.747.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Midway Elementary)23.233.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Science (Kershaw 01)4443.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)31.839.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)46.255.5
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)30.433.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)4946.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)23.943.1
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)35.353.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)28.319.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)39.541.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380297
 21.8%
African American8649
 43%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4647
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White234180
 23.1%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%100%
 27.1%


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Students at Midway Elementary are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Midway Elementary ranks 474th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Midway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Central Middle
High : North Central High

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Midway Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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