Midway Elementary

Summary:

Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in Anderson, South Carolina, serving 699 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Anderson 05 school district, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Midway Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 29 and 112 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.2% of 3rd graders, 84.8% of 4th graders, and 75.3% of 5th graders at Midway Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.2% and 53.8% at the district and state levels, respectively. In mathematics, 66.4% of 3rd graders, 85.7% of 4th graders, and 74% of 5th graders at Midway Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 55.5% and 54.5% at the district and state levels.

Midway Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 71.67% White, 13.02% African American, 6.72% Hispanic, and 3% Asian students. This is more balanced compared to some nearby schools, such as Centerville Elementary and New Prospect Elementary, which tend to have higher concentrations of either White or African American students. Additionally, Midway Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (45.49%) compared to some nearby schools, which have 100% free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting it serves a more economically diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1221 Harriett Circle
       Anderson, SC  29621


(864) 716-3800

District: Anderson 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,520 Help


Students who attend Midway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glenview Middle
High:    T. L. Hanna High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
African American:
13.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midway Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Anderson 05 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.25. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Midway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Anderson 05 School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), African American (13.2%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 14.8. 9 elementary schools in the Anderson 05 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary is $10,520. 10 elementary schools in the Anderson 05 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Elementary 48th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Midway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Anderson 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 05 20th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.57 15th 550 97.3%
2005 88.82 19th 557 96.6%
2006 92.44 11th 559 98.0%
2007 90.23 16th 566 97.2%
2008 87.32 29th 577 95.0%
2009 90.68 17th 580 97.1%
2010 88.47 29th 589 95.1%
2011 88.51 27th 597 95.5%
2012 88.02 26th 594 95.6%
2013 87.81 31st 599 94.8%
2014 88.77 29th 630 95.4%
2015 84.29 69th 638 89.2%
2016 88.25 46th 619 92.6%
2017 84.73 79th 639 87.6%
2018 87.51 61st 624 90.2%
2019 80.17 112th 643 82.6%
2021 86.32 79th 622 87.3%
2022 86.50 78th 625 87.5%
2023 92.79 37th 644 94.3%
2024 90.25 48th 638 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 68th 588 88.4%
2019 65.61 199th 600 66.8%
2021 66.25 175th 580 69.8%
2022 73.86 129th 600 78.5%
2023 90.59 29th 608 95.2%
2024 79.45 90th 599 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.09 52nd 570 90.9%
2019 86.49 59th 588 90.0%
2021 90.28 43rd 554 92.2%
2022 80.22 105th 573 81.7%
2023 88.45 57th 580 90.2%
2024 85.27 73rd 565 87.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.26 44th 189 76.7%
2021 56.63 44th 122 63.9%
2022 56.84 65th 151 57.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.95 55th 147 62.6%
2022 67.18 45th 109 58.7%
2023 72.42 18th 105 82.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.20 81st 571 85.8%
2019 68.36 180th 590 69.5%
2021 78.02 110th 561 80.4%
2022 88.52 55th 579 90.5%
2023 93.74 26th 582 95.5%
2024 91.78 38th 568 93.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.87 11th 412 97.3%
2019 47.47 226th 421 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 102nd 457 77.7%
2019 66.48 156th 472 66.9%
2021 78.07 82nd 439 81.3%
2022 74.37 104th 455 77.1%
2023 86.63 40th 463 91.4%
2024 81.14 60th 441 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 596 87 17 8 0 n/a n/a 7 715
2005 658 116 25 6 0 n/a n/a 5 810
2006 715 123 20 13 0 n/a n/a 7 878
2007 717 111 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2008 729 115 21 17 0 n/a n/a 3 885
2009 729 111 22 18 0 n/a n/a 4 884
2010 773 118 20 24 0 n/a n/a 3 938
2011 753 98 19 26 0 0 28 0 924
2012 712 86 25 28 0 0 33 0 884
2013 615 88 21 21 0 0 34 0 779
2014 589 87 27 22 0 0 35 0 760
2015 570 95 34 19 0 0 34 0 752
2016 560 100 27 25 0 0 31 0 743
2017 560 113 30 27 1 0 32 0 763
2018 533 108 31 29 1 0 40 0 742
2019 548 96 33 35 0 0 43 0 755
2020 535 96 27 44 0 0 46 0 748
2021 495 98 24 37 0 0 37 0 691
2022 534 91 25 37 0 0 40 0 727
2023 501 91 21 47 0 0 39 0 699
2024 522 95 28 35 0 0 41 0 721

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 n/a n/a n/a
2003 0 n/a n/a n/a
2004 715 46.2 15.5 18.8
2005 810 53.2 15.2 18.6
2006 878 63.3 13.9 19.9
2007 858 75.0 11.4 19.7
2008 885 66.7 13.3 20.5
2009 884 61.7 14.3 20.1
2010 938 60.2 15.5 19.6
2011 924 55.2 16.7 16.7
2012 884 52.8 16.7 20
2013 779 52.8 14.7 23
2014 760 52.8 14.3 25.3
2015 752 46.0 16.3 25.9
2016 743 44.0 16.8 27.5
2017 763 44.2 17.2 27.9
2018 742 49.4 15.0 27.1
2019 755 47.4 15.9 27.8
2020 748 47.5 15.7 27
2021 691 50.4 13.6 28.8
2022 727 46.1 15.7 25.7
2023 699 46.7 14.9 45.5
2024 721 48.7 14.8 39.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 n/a n/a n/a
2003 0 n/a n/a n/a
2004 715 46.2 15.5 18.8
2005 810 53.2 15.2 18.6
2006 878 63.3 13.9 19.9
2007 858 75.0 11.4 19.7
2008 885 66.7 13.3 20.5
2009 884 61.7 14.3 20.1
2010 938 60.2 15.5 19.6
2011 924 55.2 16.7 16.7
2012 884 52.8 16.7 20
2013 779 52.8 14.7 23
2014 760 52.8 14.3 25.3
2015 752 46.0 16.3 25.9
2016 743 44.0 16.8 27.5
2017 763 44.2 17.2 27.9
2018 742 49.4 15.0 27.1
2019 755 47.4 15.9 27.8
2020 748 47.5 15.7 27
2021 691 50.4 13.6 28.8
2022 727 46.1 15.7 25.7
2023 699 46.7 14.9 45.5
2024 721 48.7 14.8 39.4

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $538 (5.9%) $248 (2.7%) $787 (8.6%) $7,351 (80.8%) $961 (10.6%) $8,312 (91.4%) $9,099
2020 $537 (5.8%) $246 (2.7%) $783 (8.5%) $7,503 (81.2%) $956 (10.3%) $8,459 (91.5%) $9,242
2021 $512 (5.2%) $268 (2.7%) $780 (8.0%) $7,831 (80.2%) $1,154 (11.8%) $8,986 (92.0%) $9,766
2022 $999 (9.0%) $322 (2.9%) $1,321 (11.9%) $8,628 (77.7%) $1,152 (10.4%) $9,780 (88.1%) $11,101
2023 $1,104 (10.5%) $506 (4.8%) $1,610 (15.3%) $7,756 (73.7%) $1,154 (11.0%) $8,910 (84.7%) $10,520

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 644 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)5683.1
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)45.157.9
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)65.484.1
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)5560.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Midway Elementary)73.369.5
 3.8%
   4th Grade Science (Anderson 05)52.446.8
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)67.272.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)50.859.1
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)73.373.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)51.348.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)48.978.2
 29.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)42.755.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midway Elementary)60.779
 18.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)48.145.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755699
 7.4%
African American9691
 5.2%
American Indian00
Asian3321
 36.4%
Hispanic3547
 34.3%
Pacific Islander00
White548501
 8.6%
Two or More Races4339
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%45.5%
 17.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Elementary

Students who attend Midway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glenview Middle
High : T. L. Hanna High

Yes. Midway Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 721 students attended Midway Elementary.

Students at Midway Elementary are 72% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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