Midway Elementary School

4805 Atlanta Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,001 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Midway Elementary School's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,001 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Midway Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#67 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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74%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
6%
36%
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White
28%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midway Elementary School's ranking?
Midway Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Midway Elementary School often compared to?
Midway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vickery Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
1,001 students attend Midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Midway Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Midway Elementary School part of?
Midway Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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