Midway Elementary School
Midway Elementary School serves 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Midway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Midway Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Midway Elementary School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 897 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Midway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Midway Elementary School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2365 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 33% |
| Black | 53% | 22% |
| White | 15% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seminole School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Midway Elementary School is Scps Consequence Unit (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Galileo School For Gifted Learning (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sanford Galileo School For Gifted Learning Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 579 students10
0.8 miles
3900 E State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 249-9221 0.8 K-8 579 - Sanford Hamilton Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 671 students10
1.1 miles
1501 E 8th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6050 1.1 PK-5 671 - Sanford Tapp Childcare Center Grades: PK | 3 students
1.1 miles
1211 S Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167 1.1 PK 3 - Altamonte Springs Hopper Center Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 16 students10
1.2 miles
612 Newport Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 320-3950 1.2 K-5 16 - Sanford Scps Early Learning Coalition Grades: PK | 64 students
1.2 miles
1101 Bay Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0228 1.2 PK 64
School Reviews
| 4 Well, personally, I love attending. Very nice teachers. When I'm struggling, they help me out a lot. The arts classes are very good and have a good variety. After-school classes are amazing and they have a lot of them. 1 star for the students. Some can be very rude to each other and often get into fights. But the teachers are good at solving problems. 99% recommended, just make sure your students aren't getting teased or bullied. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Vee |
| 5 I met the new head custodian Mr. Joel, and he was very polite. The school is looking better. Good MIDWAY...Jenn proud aunt of 2 students. - Posted by Parent - Jenn |
| 5 We have two children at Midway currently, and they absolutely look forward to going to school every day here!! They come home with smiles on their faces and in a good mood. The atmosphere is just like it says when you walk in the front entrance - "Where Excellence takes Center Stage!"I have special needs children that are both in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs with IEP's (Individual Education Plans) and they fit right in the mainstream classes!! One of them is now a 5h grader, and the other is in his 2nd year of Pre-K. This is our 2nd year at Midway and we continue to be impressed with all aspects of their education. We have been awarded McKay scholarships and have been unable to utilize them locally. But here at Midway - The Teachers, Therapists and Administration are all very knowledgeable and experienced. They have worked very closely with us to develop fair goals and interventions on their academic education programs and tailored them to meet my children's' needs/goals. We feel like we really matter to them, and I am able to go to work and feel comfortable knowing that my children are going to have a great day and be taken care of the way they should be, I never have to worry. Performing arts also has played a large role in their growth and development. My children love their Art, Band (flute), Orchestra (Violin &Cello) and Dance classes. The performances are very enjoyable to attend. Seminole County has excellent schools, this one truly stands out for us and has made a HUGE difference to our family - Thanks!! - Posted by Parent - Roger & Samiah Dixon |
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