Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Midway School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midway School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway School's ranking?
Midway School is ranked #32 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Midway School often compared to?
Midway Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soldier Hollow Charter School, J.r. Smith School, Old Mill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Midway School?
675 students attend Midway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Midway School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway School?
Midway School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Midway School offer ?
Midway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Midway School part of?
Midway School is part of Wasatch School District.
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