Halfway Elementary School
Halfway Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Halfway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halfway Elementary School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Halfway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Halfway Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1316 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Halfway Elementary School often compared to?
Halfway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Play Elementary School, Humansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Halfway Elementary School?
154 students attend Halfway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Halfway Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halfway Elementary School?
Halfway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halfway Elementary School offer ?
Halfway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Halfway Elementary School part of?
Halfway Elementary School is part of Halfway R-III School District.
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