Is Midway Elementary School a good school?

Midway Elementary School ranks 1457 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 804 students attended Midway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary School?

Students at Midway Elementary School are 45% African American, 34% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Midway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Seminole High School

Midway Elementary School

Summary:

Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sanford, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 786. The school is part of the Seminole School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (50%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 7.77% to 40.81%. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.4% to 27.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Midway Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the Seminole District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.22% to 86.46% over the past few years.

When comparing Midway Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Galileo School for Gifted Learning and Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, it becomes clear that Midway is underperforming academically. Midway Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage at Midway Elementary could be crucial in improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2368 Brisson Ave
Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 320-5950

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
1457^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,681

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 804

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

Hispanic:

34.2%

White:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Elementary School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 39^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Midway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), Hispanic (34.2%), White (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 15.3. 26 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Midway Elementary School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary School is $11,681, which is the 5^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Midway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	38.00	1092^nd	1688	35.3%
2007	25.98	1396^th	1786	21.8%
2008	19.56	1520^th	1789	15.0%
2009	34.32	1312^th	1847	29.0%
2010	48.67	1065^th	1919	44.5%
2011	38.27	1299^th	1985	34.6%
2012	36.58	1286^th	1984	35.2%
2013	29.74	1494^th	2029	26.4%
2014	16.42	1829^th	2064	11.4%
2016	19.22	1756^th	2087	15.9%
2017	24.93	1634^th	2112	22.6%
2018	27.96	1579^th	2118	25.4%
2019	34.49	1475^th	2182	32.4%
2021	39.07	1339^th	2247	40.4%
2022	42.32	1260^th	2219	43.2%
2023	39.95	1338^th	2240	40.3%
2024	35.99	1457^th	2256	35.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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!"

We 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 me and has made a HUGE difference to our family - Thanks!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Midway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	71	288	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1989	98	343	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1990	90	359	7	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1991	122	333	6	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
1992	126	362	7	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1993	118	354	13	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
1994	114	335	9	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
1995	99	320	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1996	99	320	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1997	104	318	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1998	96	323	5	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1999	159	254	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
2000	170	267	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2001	191	268	3	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
2002	173	170	9	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2003	173	170	9	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2004	138	174	6	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	132	174	5	82	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2006	137	157	4	85	3	n/a	n/a	0	386
2007	120	142	10	104	3	n/a	n/a	30	409
2008	94	186	5	95	2	n/a	n/a	29	411
2009	84	195	3	88	3	n/a	n/a	38	411
2010	111	203	7	90	4	n/a	n/a	42	457
2011	164	300	10	125	7	3	28	0	637
2012	177	302	9	127	7	3	26	0	651
2013	171	328	9	133	5	3	23	0	672
2014	157	313	10	141	3	3	30	0	657
2015	182	358	8	198	2	2	44	0	794
2016	159	433	6	227	1	0	45	0	871
2017	143	476	4	230	3	1	47	0	904
2018	131	479	6	234	3	2	42	0	897
2019	132	480	6	240	4	2	42	0	906
2020	114	474	1	236	2	3	50	0	880
2021	94	414	2	244	2	3	31	0	790
2022	102	398	3	222	2	5	41	0	773
2023	104	393	5	229	4	1	50	0	786
2024	104	360	8	275	3	1	53	0	804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	24.0	15.9	81.5
1989	460	31.0	14.8	74.6
1990	476	34.0	14.0	77.7
1991	498	32.0	15.5	78.3
1992	540	32.0	16.8	65.7
1993	521	34.0	15.3	68.7
1994	485	31.0	15.6	68.7
1995	441	29.0	15.2	70.5
1996	441	29.0	15.2	70.5
1997	445	33.0	13.5	62.9
1998	442	33.0	13.4	70.6
1999	439	35.0	12.5	74.9
2000	460	31.0	14.8	77.8
2001	484	36.0	13.4	70.2
2002	411	34.0	12.1	88.1
2003	411	34.0	12.1	88.1
2004	394	34.0	11.6	92.4
2005	394	31.0	12.7	88.1
2006	386	34.0	11.4	82.4
2007	409	36.0	11.4	83.6
2008	411	36.0	11.4	86.9
2009	411	41.6	11.0	90.9
2010	457	37.0	12.3	87.7
2011	637	49.1	12.9	74.7
2012	651	39.0	16.6	74.8
2013	672	51.0	13.1	76.9
2014	657	57.0	11.5	78.7
2015	794	57.0	13.9	80.5
2016	871	69.0	12.6	81.2
2017	904	69.0	13.1	83.8
2018	897	69.0	13.0	83.8
2019	906	59.0	15.3	83.9
2020	880	58.5	15.0	84.4
2021	790	55.2	14.3	86.5
2022	773	55.3	13.9	84.2
2023	786	51.6	15.2	85.8
2024	804	52.5	15.3	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	24.0	15.9	81.5
1989	460	31.0	14.8	74.6
1990	476	34.0	14.0	77.7
1991	498	32.0	15.5	78.3
1992	540	32.0	16.8	65.7
1993	521	34.0	15.3	68.7
1994	485	31.0	15.6	68.7
1995	441	29.0	15.2	70.5
1996	441	29.0	15.2	70.5
1997	445	33.0	13.5	62.9
1998	442	33.0	13.4	70.6
1999	439	35.0	12.5	74.9
2000	460	31.0	14.8	77.8
2001	484	36.0	13.4	70.2
2002	411	34.0	12.1	88.1
2003	411	34.0	12.1	88.1
2004	394	34.0	11.6	92.4
2005	394	31.0	12.7	88.1
2006	386	34.0	11.4	82.4
2007	409	36.0	11.4	83.6
2008	411	36.0	11.4	86.9
2009	411	41.6	11.0	90.9
2010	457	37.0	12.3	87.7
2011	637	49.1	12.9	74.7
2012	651	39.0	16.6	74.8
2013	672	51.0	13.1	76.9
2014	657	57.0	11.5	78.7
2015	794	57.0	13.9	80.5
2016	871	69.0	12.6	81.2
2017	904	69.0	13.1	83.8
2018	897	69.0	13.0	83.8
2019	906	59.0	15.3	83.9
2020	880	58.5	15.0	84.4
2021	790	55.2	14.3	86.5
2022	773	55.3	13.9	84.2
2023	786	51.6	15.2	85.8
2024	804	52.5	15.3	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$705 (8.7%)	$7,361 (91.3%)	$8,066
2019	$650 (7.7%)	$7,822 (92.3%)	$8,472
2020	$695 (7.8%)	$8,227 (92.2%)	$8,923
2021	$1,809 (16.6%)	$9,088 (83.4%)	$10,897
2022	$1,300 (12.9%)	$8,793 (87.1%)	$10,093
2023	$2,164 (18.5%)	$9,517 (81.5%)	$11,681

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1475^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1338^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	52	47	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	67	55	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	53	57	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	45	48	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	42	52	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Midway Elementary School)	41	42	1%
5th Grade Science (Seminole)	62	64	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	906	786	13.2%
African American	480	393	18.1%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	240	229	4.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	132	104	21.2%
Two or More Races	42	50	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	85.8%	1.9%

Schools Near Midway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2368 Brisson Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5950	804	53	15.3	83.3%	104 (12.9%)	360 (44.8%)	275 (34.2%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.6%)	36	1457^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%		40	1338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	119	56.0	46.0	39.0				58.0	49.0	16.0	73.0			40.0					$11,681	$2,164	$9,517
Hamilton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 E 8th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6050	660	51	13.0	82.1%	122 (18.5%)	256 (38.8%)	219 (33.2%)	17 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.5%)	51	1074^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.4%		43.7	1235^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.9%	161	59.0	50.0	44.0				55.0	64.0	43.0	100.0			59.0					$10,824	$2,198	$8,626
Tapp Childcare Center	Public	PK	1211 S Mellonville Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0167	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Scps Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1101 Bay Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0228	74	0		81.1%	8 (10.8%)	32 (43.2%)	22 (29.7%)	9 (12.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Galileo School For Gifted Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	3900 E State Road 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 249-9221	594	42	14.1	31.0%	274 (46.1%)	48 (8.1%)	177 (29.8%)	63 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	63.5	785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		61.8	799^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.3%	14	65.0	60.0	53.0	70.0	73.0	66.0	56.0	60.0	68.0	81.0	81.0	64.0	46.0	65.0	95.0	94.0	89.0	$9,870	$257	$9,613
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	671	54	12.3	92.0%	102 (15.2%)	214 (31.9%)	310 (46.2%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	39.2	1361^st of 2256 public elementary schools	39.7%		25.6	1732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%	371	37.0	43.0	49.0				53.0	56.0	41.0	100.0			57.0					$13,084	$3,057	$10,027
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3755 Skyway Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 638-9696	797	53	15.0	30.7%	403 (50.6%)	53 (6.6%)	198 (24.8%)	88 (11.0%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.9%)	69	660^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.7%		63.4	764^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.9%	104	79.0	69.0	59.0	67.0	80.0	71.0	71.0	68.0	59.0	58.0	80.0	63.0	42.0	59.0	93.0		92.0	$7,899	$295	$7,605
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	916	55	16.6	35.4%	139 (15.2%)	165 (18.0%)	146 (15.9%)	425 (46.4%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	85	301^st of 2256 public elementary schools	86.7%		77	467^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	166	75.0	75.0	79.0				77.0	73.0	32.0	100.0			81.0					$9,862	$1,278	$8,583
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	642	49	13.1	87.1%	76 (11.8%)	180 (28.0%)	350 (54.5%)	10 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.4%)	22.8	1827^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.0%		28.1	1659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.9%	168	39.0	41.0	40.0				45.0	36.0	15.0	88.0			38.0					$13,049	$2,917	$10,133
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	16	0			4 (25.0%)	3 (18.8%)	5 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)								(n/a)

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