Midway Elementary School

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Midway Elementary School ranks 142 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blackshear, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 489 students. The school is part of the Pierce County School District, which is ranked 8th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary School consistently performs above the state and county averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Midway's 5th-grade students scored 76% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67% for the county and 48.2% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools, and in the 2022-2023 school year, it ranked 92nd out of 1,242 Georgia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.72% to 67.28% over the past few years, Midway Elementary School has a higher per-student spending level compared to the state average, ranging from $9,113 to $10,019 over the past few years, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 14.5 students per teacher over the past few years.

Midway Elementary School outperforms the nearby Blackshear Elementary School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science. However, Midway's performance is more comparable to the higher-performing Patterson Elementary School, which is also in the Pierce County district. Midway Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance over the past several years, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools and earning 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, despite the economic challenges faced by its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516

(912) 807-0084

District: Pierce County

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,929

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pierce County Middle School
High:	Pierce County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Elementary School ranks better than 88.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pierce County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pierce County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 14.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Pierce County School District! (See more...)

Compare Midway Elementary School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary School is $9,929. 1 elementary schools in the Pierce County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pierce County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County 8^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
2013	82.91	125^th	1225	89.8%
2014	84.92	71^st	1231	94.2%
2015	89.61	113^th	1240	90.9%
2016	85.85	145^th	1233	88.2%
2017	92.15	89^th	1205	92.6%
2018	86.24	146^th	1209	87.9%
2019	88.07	137^th	1234	88.9%
2021	85.78	155^th	1214	87.2%
2022	87.58	148^th	1244	88.1%
2023	93.40	92^nd	1242	92.6%
2024	89.48	142^nd	1248	88.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	433	5	2	31	0	1	7	479
2012	455	9	2	37	0	1	10	514
2013	417	11	4	43	0	1	10	486
2014	409	6	4	44	0	1	12	476
2015	436	11	3	49	0	0	9	508
2016	421	5	3	45	0	0	12	486
2017	433	4	2	48	0	0	13	500
2018	404	4	5	51	0	0	13	477
2019	410	8	4	53	0	0	19	494
2020	413	6	3	61	1	0	12	496
2021	385	9	3	54	1	0	21	473
2022	397	10	4	54	1	0	23	489
2023	397	8	3	59	1	0	21	489
2024	388	6	2	62	1	0	20	479

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
2011	479	30.8	15.5	55.1
2012	514	34.3	14.9	53.5
2013	486	34.0	14.2	54.9
2014	476	32.5	14.6	56.3
2015	508	34.0	14.9	52.2
2016	486	32.0	15.1	52.1
2017	500	32.5	15.3	53.2
2018	477	32.5	14.6	53
2019	494	33.2	14.8	55.1
2020	496	33.2	14.9	56.9
2021	473	33.2	14.2	57.7
2022	489	33.7	14.5	n/a
2023	489	34.7	14.0	67.3
2024	479	33.2	14.4	57.4

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
2011	479	30.8	15.5	55.1
2012	514	34.3	14.9	53.5
2013	486	34.0	14.2	54.9
2014	476	32.5	14.6	56.3
2015	508	34.0	14.9	52.2
2016	486	32.0	15.1	52.1
2017	500	32.5	15.3	53.2
2018	477	32.5	14.6	53
2019	494	33.2	14.8	55.1
2020	496	33.2	14.9	56.9
2021	473	33.2	14.2	57.7
2022	489	33.7	14.5	n/a
2023	489	34.7	14.0	67.3
2024	479	33.2	14.4	57.4

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	$683 (7.5%)	$8,429 (92.5%)	$9,112
2018	$646 (6.4%)	$9,373 (93.6%)	$10,019
2019	$645 (6.5%)	$9,284 (93.5%)	$9,929

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	61.9	68.6	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	51.2	54.9	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	81	87.1	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	75.7	71.1	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	53.6	63.9	10.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	52.6	58.2	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	69	76.4	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	66.4	66.8	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	73.7	61.6	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	63.3	49.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary School)	60.5	57	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	60.8	51.3	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Midway Elementary School)	73.7	76.5	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Pierce County)	62.1	63.3	1.2%
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	494	489	1%
African American	8	8
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	53	59	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	410	397	3.2%
Two or More Races	19	21	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	67.3%	12.2%

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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th 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	3244 Midway Church Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 807-0084	479	33	14.4	57.4%	388 (81.0%)	6 (1.3%)	62 (12.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	89.5	142^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	88.6%		93.4	92^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	92.6%	50	45.6	70.1	76.0		60.3	73.1	70.7		84.0	$9,929	$645	$9,284
Blackshear Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5217 Ga Highway 121	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 449-2088	845	60	14.0	81.9%	562 (66.5%)	136 (16.1%)	93 (11.0%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.4%)	70.5	340^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.8%		66.8	373^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.0%	33	34.2	49.6	56.6		71.1	64.1	41.9		48.8	$9,548	$1,118	$8,430
Memorial Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	2580 Ambrose St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2327	372	34	10.8	100.0%	183 (49.2%)	134 (36.0%)	16 (4.3%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	52.4	536^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.1%		46.8	597^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.9%	61	30.4	35.3	46.7		48.2	62.7	38.3		33.9	$10,050	$1,169	$8,881
Center Elementary School	Public	K-5	2114 Dorothy St	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2366	470	37	12.6	95.7%	121 (25.7%)	274 (58.3%)	37 (7.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	38.7	715^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.7%		34.3	777^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.4%	62	33.8	38.0	35.2		32.4	59.2	22.7		23.9	$8,843	$776	$8,067
Williams Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	705 Dewey St	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2399	436	35	12.4	80.3%	146 (33.5%)	221 (50.7%)	26 (6.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.3%)	62.9	427^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.8%		57.7	478^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.5%	51	42.3	38.0	54.3		49.3	40.8	52.9		51.4	$10,584	$955	$9,629
Wacona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 State St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2362	963	50	19.1	86.6%	554 (57.5%)	265 (27.5%)	73 (7.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.9%)	55.1	504^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.6%		47	590^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.5%	86	42.3	28.7	55.8		46.2	44.7	33.7		47.1	$10,223	$974	$9,249
Hoboken Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	224 Church St N	Hoboken	31542	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 458-2135	532	41	13.0	67.9%	478 (89.8%)	8 (1.5%)	22 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	83.3	196^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.3%		84.5	182^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	85.3%	14	28.1	49.2	77.6	60.0	81.3	67.7	70.7	63.6	63.8	$9,444	$746	$8,698
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3414 Drawdy St	Patterson	31557	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 647-5373	453	33	13.6	61.6%	381 (84.1%)	18 (4.0%)	37 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	93.2	95^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.6	111^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.1%	16	65.7	51.4	78.9		71.6	81.1	86.0		77.2	$9,941	$671	$9,269
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	K-5	3550 Valdosta Hwy	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2325	374	32	11.6	100.0%	146 (39.0%)	130 (34.8%)	58 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	55.4	500^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.9%		58	474^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.8%	26	36.2	37.3	40.6		48.3	55.2	35.9		48.4	$10,466	$1,555	$8,911
Waresboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	3379 W Church St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2393	420	37	11.2	81.9%	232 (55.2%)	109 (26.0%)	44 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	69.3	351^st of 1248 public elementary schools	71.9%		52.5	527^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.6%	176	34.5	32.4	67.1		51.7	59.5	50.0		65.7	$9,947	$846	$9,101

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 : Pierce County Middle School
High : Pierce County High School

What district is Midway Elementary School in?

Pierce County

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Midway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary School?

Students at Midway Elementary School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Midway Elementary School a good school?

Midway Elementary School ranks 142^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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