Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Midway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midway Elementary serves the southeast part of Moses Lake, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midway Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Midway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
60%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway Elementary School's ranking?
Midway Elementary School is ranked #1964 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Midway Elementary School often compared to?
Midway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longview Elementary School, Columbia Ridge Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
222 students attend Midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Midway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midway Elementary School offer ?
Midway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midway Elementary School part of?
Midway Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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