Midway Heights Elementary

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Midway Heights Elementary ranks 166 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Midway Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 261 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in the state.

Midway Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with students outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 53.5% of 3rd graders and 52% of 5th graders at Midway Heights were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32.4% and 38.9% for the Columbia 93 district, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.22% to 29.72% in recent years, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Parkade Elementary and West Blvd. Elementary. Additionally, Midway Heights has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $12,134 to $13,129, compared to schools like Beulah Ralph Elementary and Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary.

However, Midway Heights Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with around 82% of students identifying as white in recent years, which is significantly different from some nearby schools like Ulysses S. Grant Elementary and Parkade Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. This racial imbalance, along with the school's higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, suggests that there may be underlying factors influencing educational equity and opportunity within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202-9168

(573) 214-3540

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,467

Students who attend Midway Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Smithton Middle
High:	David H. Hickman High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Heights Elementary ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.93. (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 Racial makeup is: White (82%), two or more races (10.7%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Heights Elementary is 16.5. 18 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Midway Heights Elementary employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Heights Elementary is $12,467. 14 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Midway Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Heights Elementary 166^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Midway Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 191^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midway Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Midway Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.36	214^th	1074	80.1%
2007	69.57	237^th	1080	78.1%
2008	69.48	255^th	1084	76.5%
2009	65.38	308^th	1053	70.8%
2010	72.10	255^th	1066	76.1%
2011	69.44	279^th	1088	74.4%
2012	72.51	242^nd	1085	77.7%
2013	86.71	81^st	1108	92.7%
2014	77.86	175^th	1089	83.9%
2015	78.07	198^th	1058	81.3%
2016	73.61	210^th	865	75.7%
2017	87.14	86^th	1032	91.7%
2018	88.80	76^th	1045	92.7%
2019	95.06	15^th	1052	98.6%
2022	85.18	102^nd	908	88.8%
2023	76.93	166^th	898	81.5%

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Rank History for White students at Midway Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.97	68^th	898	92.4%
2019	92.07	32^nd	917	96.5%
2021	76.17	136^th	691	80.3%
2022	89.19	49^th	675	92.7%
2023	71.83	167^th	673	75.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Midway Heights Elementary

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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	308	308
1992	306	9	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1993	320	9	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
1994	327	13	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
1995	281	30	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	281	30	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	295	3	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	307
1998	322	10	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	343
1999	308	8	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	326
2000	299	10	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	288	16	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	310
2002	232	13	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
2003	232	13	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
2004	210	9	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	224
2005	227	14	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	252
2006	247	16	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	275
2007	243	12	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	268
2008	239	15	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	267
2009	241	14	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2010	269	11	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
2011	257	10	3	7	1	0	20	0	298
2012	266	11	3	9	3	0	21	0	313
2013	240	2	4	6	2	0	14	0	268
2014	239	5	3	7	1	0	13	0	268
2015	248	3	3	8	1	0	11	0	274
2016	219	4	2	10	0	0	8	0	243
2017	196	5	1	10	0	0	13	0	225
2018	189	7	2	10	0	0	14	0	222
2019	183	2	3	7	0	0	17	0	212
2020	193	2	5	8	0	0	14	0	222
2021	176	3	6	7	0	0	22	0	214
2022	204	8	6	6	0	0	25	0	249
2023	214	5	4	10	0	0	28	0	261

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 Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	308	18.1	17.0	n/a
1992	321	17.5	18.3	n/a
1993	336	20.2	16.6	14.6
1994	348	20.4	17.1	14.4
1995	319	16.0	19.9	16
1996	319	16.0	19.9	16
1997	307	18.2	16.9	9.1
1998	343	18.7	18.3	10.8
1999	326	18.2	17.9	12.9
2000	316	19.3	16.4	13.3
2001	310	19.4	16.0	13.9
2002	250	18.2	13.7	13.2
2003	250	18.2	13.7	13.2
2004	224	16.9	13.3	16.5
2005	252	18.0	14.0	19.4
2006	275	18.7	14.7	25.5
2007	268	17.6	15.2	21.3
2008	267	19.8	13.5	19.5
2009	265	18.0	14.7	26
2010	291	18.9	15.3	27.8
2011	298	17.9	16.5	35.6
2012	313	16.6	18.8	33.2
2013	268	17.0	15.7	23.9
2014	268	16.8	15.9	28
2015	274	17.0	16.1	31
2016	243	16.0	15.1	32.9
2017	225	16.0	14.0	27.1
2018	222	16.0	13.8	23.9
2019	212	15.5	13.6	21.2
2020	222	16.0	13.8	26.1
2021	214	16.2	13.2	26.6
2022	249	15.7	15.8	29.7
2023	261	15.7	16.5	22.2

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 Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	308	18.1	17.0	n/a
1992	321	17.5	18.3	n/a
1993	336	20.2	16.6	14.6
1994	348	20.4	17.1	14.4
1995	319	16.0	19.9	16
1996	319	16.0	19.9	16
1997	307	18.2	16.9	9.1
1998	343	18.7	18.3	10.8
1999	326	18.2	17.9	12.9
2000	316	19.3	16.4	13.3
2001	310	19.4	16.0	13.9
2002	250	18.2	13.7	13.2
2003	250	18.2	13.7	13.2
2004	224	16.9	13.3	16.5
2005	252	18.0	14.0	19.4
2006	275	18.7	14.7	25.5
2007	268	17.6	15.2	21.3
2008	267	19.8	13.5	19.5
2009	265	18.0	14.7	26
2010	291	18.9	15.3	27.8
2011	298	17.9	16.5	35.6
2012	313	16.6	18.8	33.2
2013	268	17.0	15.7	23.9
2014	268	16.8	15.9	28
2015	274	17.0	16.1	31
2016	243	16.0	15.1	32.9
2017	225	16.0	14.0	27.1
2018	222	16.0	13.8	23.9
2019	212	15.5	13.6	21.2
2020	222	16.0	13.8	26.1
2021	214	16.2	13.2	26.6
2022	249	15.7	15.8	29.7
2023	261	15.7	16.5	22.2

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 Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$168 (1.3%)	$12,433 (98.7%)	$12,601
2020	$180 (1.5%)	$11,954 (98.5%)	$12,134
2021	$419 (3.2%)	$12,710 (96.8%)	$13,129
2022	$469 (3.8%)	$11,998 (96.2%)	$12,467

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 898 Elementary schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Heights Elementary)	82.7	53.5	29.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	39.4	32.4	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Heights Elementary)	72.4	55.8	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	43.1	38.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Heights Elementary)	81.9	61.3	20.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	48	38.2	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Heights Elementary)	75.8	59.4	16.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	46.9	41.2	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Heights Elementary)	81.1	52	29.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	46.5	38.9	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Midway Heights Elementary)	67.5	48	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Heights Elementary)	70.2	54	16.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	45	42.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	212	261	23.1%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	183	214	16.9%
Two or More Races	17	28	64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.2%	22.2%	1%

Schools Near Midway Heights Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midway Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8130 W Hwy 40	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3540	261	16	16.5	22.2%	214 (82.0%)	5 (1.9%)	10 (3.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.7%)	76.9	166^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	102^nd of 908 public elementary schools	88.8%	64	53.5		52.0	48.0	55.8	59.4	54.0	$12,467	$469	$11,998
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Park Deville	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3570	634	40	15.8	35.0%	351 (55.4%)	93 (14.7%)	39 (6.2%)	77 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (11.0%)	71	230^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.4%		66.7	279^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.3%	49	46.1	47.9	62.6	55.2	40.0	53.8	58.3	$11,501	$470	$11,031
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	909 Fairview Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3590	468	31	15.0	28.0%	296 (63.2%)	63 (13.5%)	25 (5.3%)	32 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.7%)	79.3	151^st of 898 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.8	203^rd of 908 public elementary schools	77.6%	52	49.4	59.4	64.5	62.9	55.7	46.0	65.5	$13,390	$621	$12,769
Russell Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 W Rollins Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3650	460	30	15.3	18.5%	360 (78.3%)	27 (5.9%)	16 (3.5%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	70.5	235^th of 898 public elementary schools	73.8%		63.4	326^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.1%	91	47.3	43.9	58.9	50.7	56.6	47.7	48.6	$13,690	$457	$13,233
West Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	319 West Blvd North	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3670	337	30	11.3	99.1%	132 (39.2%)	118 (35.0%)	17 (5.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.0%)	21.9	728^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.9%		34.7	607^th of 908 public elementary schools	33.1%	121	23.9	32.5	12.5	12.5		47.5	19.6	$15,043	$708	$14,335
Parkade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Parkade Blvd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3630	364	32	11.4	54.9%	159 (43.7%)	105 (28.8%)	28 (7.7%)	18 (4.9%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	46 (12.6%)	28.8	674^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.9%		24	699^th of 908 public elementary schools	23.0%	25	35.7	23.7	16.1	16.0	43.7	35.2	26.8	$13,864	$733	$13,131
John Ridgeway Elementary	Public	K-5	107 E Sexton	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3550	227	15	15.1	14.5%	162 (71.4%)	22 (9.7%)	8 (3.5%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.7%)	75.7	180^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.0%		76.8	180^th of 908 public elementary schools	80.2%		50.0	56.7		45.2	62.5			$13,131	$604	$12,528
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 E Broadway	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3520	327	22	14.7	36.7%	180 (55.0%)	79 (24.2%)	21 (6.4%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.1%)	60.7	345^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.6%		65.1	306^th of 908 public elementary schools	66.3%	39	38.6	37.1	51.0	51.0	44.7	43.3	56.9	$12,829	$425	$12,404
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Nifong Blvd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3280	593	33	18.1	17.2%	407 (68.6%)	51 (8.6%)	25 (4.2%)	68 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.7%)	80.8	136^th of 898 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.7	76^th of 908 public elementary schools	91.6%	60	43.2	55.9	78.8	68.3	45.3	60.2	68.3	$12,005	$523	$11,482
Beulah Ralph Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 S. Highway KK	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	678	45	15.0	21.2%	438 (64.6%)	82 (12.1%)	35 (5.2%)	61 (9.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	57 (8.4%)	78.2	160^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.2%		80.3	149^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.6%	11	45.2	57.1	60.6	54.2	49.2	67.8	58.4	$11,893	$542	$11,350

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Heights Elementary

Is Midway Heights Elementary a good school?

Midway Heights Elementary ranks 166^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Midway Heights Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Smithton Middle
High : David H. Hickman High

How many students attend Midway Heights Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Midway Heights Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Midway Heights Elementary?

Students at Midway Heights Elementary are 82% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Midway Heights Elementary in?

Columbia 93

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