Midway Elementary School

Summary:

Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 721 students. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 99th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Midway's 4th and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of over 70% in ELA and over 80% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the county and state averages.

While Midway Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Forsyth County district, including George W. Whitlow Elementary, Kelly Mill Elementary, and Daves Creek Elementary, the latter stands out with exceptional performance, with proficiency rates over 80% in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Cogburn Woods Elementary, a school in the neighboring Fulton County district, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or exceeding Midway Elementary in several subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4805 Atlanta Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004

(770) 475-6670

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,679

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	DeSana Middle School
High:	Denmark High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 722

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

49.2%

White:

28.7%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Elementary School ranks better than 92.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (49.2%), White (28.7%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 15. 10 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Midway Elementary School employs 48.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary School is $9,679, which is the 7^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 Georgia 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	GA State Percentile
2006	63.31	459^th	1101	58.3%
2007	78.03	205^th	1125	81.8%
2008	68.82	350^th	1134	69.1%
2009	75.21	246^th	1133	78.3%
2010	69.55	381^st	1183	67.8%
2011	74.25	323^rd	1212	73.3%
2012	71.77	352^nd	1201	70.7%
2013	72.36	346^th	1225	71.8%
2014	66.46	472^nd	1231	61.7%
2015	71.95	291^st	1240	76.5%
2016	71.87	299^th	1233	75.8%
2017	80.51	206^th	1205	82.9%
2018	82.18	198^th	1209	83.6%
2019	87.74	140^th	1234	88.7%
2021	94.83	73^rd	1214	94.0%
2022	95.56	68^th	1244	94.5%
2023	95.25	70^th	1242	94.4%
2024	92.83	99^th	1248	92.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 3, 2018

GREAT TEACHERS! GREAT ENVIRONMENT!! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 17, 2012

I have/had 3 kids go to Midway. I have 2 gifted daughters who have enjoyed the Horizons program. I also have a son who is developmentally delayed. The extra help he's received with speech and from the special ed teachers is top notch. I couldn't dream up a better team to help him. I feel lucky to have my kids go to Midway. It feels like community. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

This school has surpassed all of my expectations as a parent. The teachers, staff, and administrators are hands on and excellent. I had so many fears about this school when my son started kindergarten, we almost tried to have him switched somehow but I am so glad we decided to give it a try. Couldn't be happier! I have a bright child and he is so very well taken care of here. Wouldn't change a thing. 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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	553	553
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	503	503
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	501	501
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	510	510
1994	568	2	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	717	3	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
1996	717	3	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
1997	802	1	3	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	838
1998	452	8	1	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
1999	449	5	2	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	574
2000	454	7	2	118	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2001	441	5	6	122	3	n/a	n/a	0	577
2002	512	7	13	152	3	n/a	n/a	0	687
2003	512	7	13	152	3	n/a	n/a	0	687
2004	486	9	24	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	680
2005	432	10	29	187	1	n/a	n/a	14	673
2006	433	26	32	180	3	n/a	n/a	15	689
2007	346	33	30	170	3	n/a	n/a	14	596
2008	330	48	21	162	3	n/a	n/a	26	590
2009	323	55	38	201	2	n/a	n/a	28	647
2010	325	48	51	254	3	0	33	0	714
2011	342	54	56	270	1	0	32	0	755
2012	373	60	68	301	1	0	29	0	832
2013	378	77	86	319	6	1	41	0	908
2014	306	52	99	322	4	0	29	0	812
2015	238	62	65	308	2	0	23	0	698
2016	225	57	79	293	2	0	15	0	671
2017	188	31	118	136	5	0	16	0	494
2018	233	30	208	136	7	0	22	0	636
2019	229	35	293	121	8	0	28	0	714
2020	257	43	368	107	9	0	34	0	818
2021	249	58	431	117	10	0	27	0	892
2022	278	58	512	110	11	0	32	0	1001
2023	202	50	358	72	9	0	30	0	721
2024	207	39	355	80	13	0	28	0	722

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
1989	553	32.0	17.2	9.8
1991	503	31.0	16.2	7.8
1992	501	31.0	16.1	11
1993	510	28.0	18.2	14.1
1994	581	32.1	18.1	17
1995	754	39.0	19.3	13.8
1996	754	39.0	19.3	13.8
1997	838	44.5	18.8	9.8
1998	567	36.5	15.5	27
1999	574	42.5	13.5	28.6
2000	583	41.0	14.2	28.3
2001	577	40.5	14.2	30.5
2002	687	44.0	15.6	28.8
2003	687	44.0	15.6	28.8
2004	680	43.0	15.8	31.5
2005	673	49.5	13.6	34.9
2006	689	53.0	13.0	34.6
2007	596	50.5	11.8	38.1
2008	590	49.5	11.9	39
2009	647	50.5	12.8	41
2010	714	49.5	14.4	42.2
2011	755	53.5	14.1	42.1
2012	832	54.0	15.4	43.4
2013	908	57.8	15.7	41.2
2014	812	52.2	15.5	42.4
2015	698	49.0	14.2	46.6
2016	671	47.0	14.2	45.8
2017	494	35.0	14.1	27.3
2018	636	42.4	15.0	20.4
2019	714	49.0	14.5	14.7
2020	818	53.0	15.4	10
2021	892	57.0	15.6	9.8
2022	1001	62.0	16.1	n/a
2023	721	45.3	15.9	10.1
2024	722	48.1	15.0	15.5

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
1989	553	32.0	17.2	9.8
1991	503	31.0	16.2	7.8
1992	501	31.0	16.1	11
1993	510	28.0	18.2	14.1
1994	581	32.1	18.1	17
1995	754	39.0	19.3	13.8
1996	754	39.0	19.3	13.8
1997	838	44.5	18.8	9.8
1998	567	36.5	15.5	27
1999	574	42.5	13.5	28.6
2000	583	41.0	14.2	28.3
2001	577	40.5	14.2	30.5
2002	687	44.0	15.6	28.8
2003	687	44.0	15.6	28.8
2004	680	43.0	15.8	31.5
2005	673	49.5	13.6	34.9
2006	689	53.0	13.0	34.6
2007	596	50.5	11.8	38.1
2008	590	49.5	11.9	39
2009	647	50.5	12.8	41
2010	714	49.5	14.4	42.2
2011	755	53.5	14.1	42.1
2012	832	54.0	15.4	43.4
2013	908	57.8	15.7	41.2
2014	812	52.2	15.5	42.4
2015	698	49.0	14.2	46.6
2016	671	47.0	14.2	45.8
2017	494	35.0	14.1	27.3
2018	636	42.4	15.0	20.4
2019	714	49.0	14.5	14.7
2020	818	53.0	15.4	10
2021	892	57.0	15.6	9.8
2022	1001	62.0	16.1	n/a
2023	721	45.3	15.9	10.1
2024	722	48.1	15.0	15.5

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)
2017	$116 (1.2%)	$9,511 (98.8%)	$9,627
2018	$163 (1.8%)	$9,049 (98.2%)	$9,212
2019	$193 (2.0%)	$9,486 (98.0%)	$9,679

Data source: Georgia 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 140^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	75.3	67.2	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	67.8	60.9	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	86.6	82.1	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	77.6	71.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	69.2	61.4	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	71.7	56.8	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	79.5	82.6	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	79.8	72.3	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	71.8	74.3	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	72.3	63.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	65	74.3	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	74.5	68.3	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Midway Elementary School)	58.3	62.4	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)	70.5	62.1	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	714	721	1%
African American	35	50	42.9%
American Indian	8	9	12.5%
Asian	293	358	22.2%
Hispanic	121	72	40.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	202	11.8%
Two or More Races	28	30	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	10.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Midway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4805 Atlanta Hwy	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 475-6670	722	48	15.0	15.5%	207 (28.7%)	39 (5.4%)	80 (11.1%)	355 (49.2%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	92.8	99^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%		95.3	70^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	29	50.5	72.2	70.3	70.9	88.1	81.2	68.8	$9,679	$193	$9,486
Vickery Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 346-0040	1,118	67	16.6	10.0%	660 (59.0%)	33 (3.0%)	79 (7.1%)	299 (26.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.8%)	89.4	144^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.5%		88	149^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.0%	5	63.0	49.7	65.1	78.8	78.7	73.6	59.0	$7,898	$133	$7,765
Brandywine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Martin Drive	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2585	1,173	79	14.9	33.9%	209 (17.8%)	89 (7.6%)	306 (26.1%)	511 (43.6%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.3%)	81	219^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.5%		84.3	184^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.2%	35	54.7	53.0	54.6	60.3	74.3	60.9	50.3	$8,929	$140	$8,788
Shiloh Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8145 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 341-6481	1,069	72	14.9	12.3%	236 (22.1%)	31 (2.9%)	98 (9.2%)	659 (61.6%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.3%)	94.5	76^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.8	87^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.0%	11	60.9	61.2	78.7	76.3	77.0	76.3	74.9	$9,362	$133	$9,230
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Castleberry Road	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-5101	1,143	72	15.8	15.4%	344 (30.1%)	41 (3.6%)	112 (9.8%)	595 (52.1%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.9%)	94.2	79^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.7%					(n/a)	70.4	65.6	69.9	79.5	89.2	71.0	63.7
Big Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1994 Peachtree Pkwy	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-4584	661	47	14.0	13.5%	184 (27.8%)	45 (6.8%)	39 (5.9%)	362 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)	97.7	22^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.5	34^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.3%	12	69.6	70.3	84.4	79.4	89.0	86.7	81.5	$13,290	$241	$13,049
George W. Whitlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3655 Castleberry Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5090	1,237	94	13.1	30.2%	363 (29.3%)	73 (5.9%)	247 (20.0%)	508 (41.1%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.0%)	89.8	139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.9%		86	171^st of 1242 public elementary schools	86.2%	32	54.0	52.8	76.8	68.5	68.5	79.8	68.5	$9,723	$140	$9,583
Cogburn Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13080 Cogburn Rd	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2845	795	53	15.1	15.0%	326 (41.0%)	105 (13.2%)	100 (12.6%)	213 (26.8%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.5%)	95	66^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.7%		96.2	50^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.0%	16	71.4	65.0	80.0	74.4	78.1	70.0	72.0	$9,124	$270	$8,854
Kelly Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Chamblee Gap Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-4953	1,052	66	15.9	15.6%	582 (55.3%)	56 (5.3%)	117 (11.1%)	235 (22.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.7%)	87.2	161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	87.1%		92.6	100^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.9%	61	54.3	62.7	66.1	68.5	78.2	66.7	51.9	$8,817	$136	$8,681
Daves Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Melody Mizer Ln	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1222	1,016	71	14.3	8.4%	93 (9.2%)	30 (3.0%)	35 (3.4%)	835 (82.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)	99.2	5^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.6%		99.5	3^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	85.1	81.8	88.8	91.7	96.4	92.0	83.9	$8,583	$133	$8,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Midway Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : DeSana Middle School
High : Denmark High School

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 722 students attended Midway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary School?

Students at Midway Elementary School are 49% Asian, 29% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Midway Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

Is Midway Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Midway Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

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