Midway R-I School District

5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734-8109
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 432 students in Midway R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Midway R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
432 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Midway R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#239 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
40%
37%
43%
25-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,958 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,972 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,958
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,972
$13,908

Best Midway R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Midway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Midway R-I School District?
Midway R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Midway R-I School District?
Midway R-I School District is ranked #244 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Midway R-I School District?
90% of Midway R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midway R-I School District?
Midway R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Midway R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,972 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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