Midway Elementary School

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Midway Elementary School ranks 224 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Menan, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 458. The school is part of the Jefferson County Joint District, which is ranked 35 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Midway Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.21%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.9%) compared to the district (15.3%) and state (19.0%) averages, and its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (41%), Science (21.5%), and English Language Arts (42.8%) for all grades were below the district and state averages. Additionally, Midway Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.14%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 28.22% to 48.94%, and its spending per student ($5,997) is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from $5,730 to $7,566 per student.

Midway Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the same district, such as South Fork Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall rankings. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 83 out of 354 Idaho elementary schools in 2011-2012 (4 stars) to a low of 224 out of 301 in 2023-2024 (1 star), suggests that addressing these issues may require a closer examination of the school's resource allocation, staffing, and strategies to support its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434-5036

(208) 754-8604

District: Jefferson County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,997

Students who attend Midway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rigby Middle School
High:	Rigby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Elementary School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.79. (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 Midway Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County Joint District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary School is $5,997. 2 elementary schools in the Jefferson County Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jefferson County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Joint District 35^th of 77 Idaho 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	ID State Percentile
2008	69.38	83^rd	335	75.2%
2009	62.54	121^st	349	65.3%
2010	61.93	136^th	356	61.8%
2011	62.07	137^th	359	61.8%
2012	70.86	83^rd	354	76.6%
2013	66.07	111^th	357	68.9%
2015	44.53	128^th	226	43.4%
2016	44.30	140^th	240	41.7%
2017	54.66	135^th	292	53.8%
2018	34.87	167^th	254	34.3%
2019	28.97	126^th	171	26.3%
2022	26.73	144^th	188	23.4%
2023	36.90	165^th	252	34.5%
2024	24.79	224^th	301	25.6%

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

Data source: Idaho 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	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	502	502
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	498	498
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	531	531
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	531	531
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	519	519
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	519	519
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	484	484
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	509	509
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	481	481
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	469	469
2001	420	0	0	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2002	370	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2003	370	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2004	440	0	4	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	481
2005	404	1	2	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	443
2006	457	1	2	34	7	n/a	n/a	0	501
2007	484	1	0	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	528
2008	524	2	6	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2009	534	1	3	31	5	n/a	n/a	0	574
2010	442	3	3	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	485
2011	412	3	0	38	2	1	5	0	461
2012	401	4	0	32	2	1	6	0	446
2013	427	3	1	35	0	0	6	0	472
2014	320	1	0	44	1	0	5	0	371
2015	302	2	0	41	0	0	5	0	350
2016	305	0	0	34	1	0	7	0	347
2017	271	0	0	40	1	0	5	0	317
2018	301	0	0	42	3	0	10	0	356
2019	304	1	0	35	0	0	11	0	351
2020	296	3	0	35	1	0	7	0	342
2021	317	3	0	36	0	0	9	0	365
2022	382	4	0	34	0	0	8	0	428
2023	404	1	0	42	0	0	11	0	458

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
1991	502	26.0	19.3	22.9
1992	498	24.5	20.3	25.9
1993	531	22.5	23.6	28.6
1994	531	22.0	24.1	23.4
1995	519	23.5	22.1	24.9
1996	519	23.5	22.1	24.9
1997	484	24.0	20.2	23.1
1998	509	24.1	21.1	22.6
1999	481	24.0	20.0	31.4
2000	469	23.8	19.7	35.8
2001	455	24.3	18.7	40.9
2002	405	18.9	21.4	36.8
2003	405	18.9	21.4	36.8
2004	481	20.5	23.5	45.1
2005	443	20.5	21.6	43.8
2006	501	23.5	21.3	37.5
2007	528	23.5	22.5	37.1
2008	570	24.5	23.3	32.8
2009	574	25.5	22.5	36.9
2010	485	22.5	21.5	40
2011	461	23.0	20.0	37.7
2012	446	23.0	19.3	42.8
2013	472	20.4	23.0	46.4
2014	371	17.9	20.6	52.3
2015	350	18.0	19.4	46
2016	347	21.0	16.5	49.3
2017	317	17.7	17.9	48.3
2018	356	17.5	20.3	50.3
2019	351	15.7	22.2	43.3
2020	342	16.6	20.5	43.9
2021	365	18.5	19.6	34.8
2022	428	18.4	23.1	18.2
2023	458	23.5	19.4	42.1

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
1991	502	26.0	19.3	22.9
1992	498	24.5	20.3	25.9
1993	531	22.5	23.6	28.6
1994	531	22.0	24.1	23.4
1995	519	23.5	22.1	24.9
1996	519	23.5	22.1	24.9
1997	484	24.0	20.2	23.1
1998	509	24.1	21.1	22.6
1999	481	24.0	20.0	31.4
2000	469	23.8	19.7	35.8
2001	455	24.3	18.7	40.9
2002	405	18.9	21.4	36.8
2003	405	18.9	21.4	36.8
2004	481	20.5	23.5	45.1
2005	443	20.5	21.6	43.8
2006	501	23.5	21.3	37.5
2007	528	23.5	22.5	37.1
2008	570	24.5	23.3	32.8
2009	574	25.5	22.5	36.9
2010	485	22.5	21.5	40
2011	461	23.0	20.0	37.7
2012	446	23.0	19.3	42.8
2013	472	20.4	23.0	46.4
2014	371	17.9	20.6	52.3
2015	350	18.0	19.4	46
2016	347	21.0	16.5	49.3
2017	317	17.7	17.9	48.3
2018	356	17.5	20.3	50.3
2019	351	15.7	22.2	43.3
2020	342	16.6	20.5	43.9
2021	365	18.5	19.6	34.8
2022	428	18.4	23.1	18.2
2023	458	23.5	19.4	42.1

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)
2019	$857 (14.3%)	$5,140 (85.7%)	$5,997

Data source: Idaho 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 126^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 252 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	48.1	33.3	14.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	43.3	40.5	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	49.2	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	52.1	50	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	48.5	43.1	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	52
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.5	49.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Midway Elementary School)	49.7	41.1	8.6%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County Joint District)	49.8	47.8	2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Midway Elementary School)	49.1	42.4	6.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County Joint District)	52.4	54.1	1.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	458	30.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	35	42	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	404	32.9%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	42.1%	1.2%

Schools Near Midway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	623 N 3500 E	Menan	83434	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 754-8604	458	24	19.4	42.1%	404 (88.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	24.8	224^th of 301 public elementary schools	25.6%		36.9	165^th of 252 public elementary schools	34.5%	59					41.0	21.5			39.2		42.8	$5,997	$857	$5,140
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	306 N 3700 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 745-0758	563	31	18.3	29.5%	519 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	49.1	155^th of 301 public elementary schools	48.5%		69.9	73^rd of 252 public elementary schools	71.0%	82			40.0		51.5	39.4	50.0	43.6	59.8		51.3	$5,730	$653	$5,077
Rigby Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	3850 East 300 North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 745-6693	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 West 3rd North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7613	401	22	17.8	46.1%	295 (73.6%)	3 (0.7%)	85 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	24.8	223^rd of 301 public elementary schools	25.9%		29.8	176^th of 252 public elementary schools	30.2%	47					45.0		26.1	41.0	41.7		35.8	$6,633	$927	$5,706
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	K-5	3955 East 200 North	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	626	30	21.1	32.1%	514 (82.1%)	2 (0.3%)	98 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	48	159^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.2%		36	167^th of 252 public elementary schools	33.7%	8	58.5	43.4	52.1		52.0	42.9	42.7	37.7	57.9		46.4
Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	682 N 2858 E	Roberts	83444	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 228-3111	188	10	18.4	48.9%	119 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)									33.3			$7,566	$1,118	$6,449
South Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	327 N 4100 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7085	737	32	23.2	28.2%	659 (89.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.8%)	58	120^th of 301 public elementary schools	60.1%		53.8	113^th of 252 public elementary schools	55.2%	7	50.4	59.5	48.1		52.7	46.6	52.5	53.5	56.5		54.2	$5,832	$658	$5,175
Ucon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10841 N 41 E	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4430	440	21	20.9	37.0%	389 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	37.2	190^th of 301 public elementary schools	36.9%		39	159^th of 252 public elementary schools	36.9%	31	49.3	54.8	41.4	16.7	40.0		40.8	48.0	56.9	42.1	46.4	$6,550	$892	$5,659
South Fork Elementary	Public	K-4	7133 South 2000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3369	293	15	19.4	43.3%	259 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19.1	243^rd of 301 public elementary schools	19.3%		30.8	174^th of 252 public elementary schools	31.0%	69					36.0		40.9	20.3			31.2	$6,746	$1,169	$5,578
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	979 East 97th North	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4425	302	16	18.8	35.4%	276 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	88.7	33^rd of 301 public elementary schools	89.0%		92.3	20^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.1%	13	65.8		71.4		65.4	59.1		77.3	77.5		73.2	$7,333	$909	$6,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Elementary School

Is Midway Elementary School a good school?

Midway Elementary School ranks 224^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Midway Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rigby Middle School
High : Rigby High School

What district is Midway Elementary School in?

Jefferson County Joint District

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Midway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary School?

Students at Midway Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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