Midway Elementary

Summary:

Midway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Des Moines, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 537. The school is part of the Highline School District, which is ranked 192 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midway Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.81% of Midway Elementary students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 35.54% in the Highline School District and 52.63% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 14.5 to 19.9 students per teacher.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as North Hill Elementary, Marvista Elementary, and Des Moines Elementary, generally perform better academically, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These schools also have a lower percentage of students from low-income backgrounds compared to Midway Elementary, which has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 22447 24th Ave S
       Des Moines, WA  98198-7199


(206) 631-4400

District: Highline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1161st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,142 Help


Students who attend Midway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pacific Middle School
High:    Mount Rainier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
African American:
25.1%
Asian:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.7% Help


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Compare Details Midway Elementary ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Highline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Midway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Highline School District. Student population at Midway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), African American (25.1%), Asian (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Highline School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 16.8, which is the 5th best among 17 elementary schools in the Highline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Elementary is $19,142. 13 elementary schools in the Highline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Elementary 1161st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Midway Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Highline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highline School District 192nd of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.58 979th 1026 4.6%
2005 1.39 1028th 1031 0.3%
2006 1.46 1049th 1051 0.2%
2007 3.89 1051st 1069 1.7%
2008 7.48 1030th 1067 3.5%
2009 14.24 976th 1072 9.0%
2010 7.89 1054th 1088 3.1%
2011 15.03 992nd 1092 9.2%
2012 19.94 957th 1097 12.8%
2013 17.98 989th 1106 10.6%
2015 22.65 877th 1067 17.8%
2016 16.05 921st 1053 12.5%
2017 12.19 971st 1056 8.0%
2018 18.37 893rd 1054 15.3%
2019 16.93 966th 1130 14.5%
2021 5.84 1096th 1107 1.0%
2022 7.33 1132nd 1169 3.2%
2023 8.55 1122nd 1169 4.0%
2024 3.61 1161st 1168 0.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 146th 333 56.2%
2019 39.05 143rd 248 42.3%
2022 36.04 130th 213 39.0%
2023 12.55 247th 254 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 486th 637 23.7%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 589th 835 29.5%
2019 29.90 756th 979 22.8%
2022 14.50 960th 1019 5.8%
2023 13.03 960th 1013 5.2%
2024 5.04 1017th 1024 0.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.52 11th 13 15.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.34 879th 1004 12.5%
2019 21.04 890th 1068 16.7%
2021 6.32 996th 1008 1.2%
2022 7.17 1078th 1100 2.0%
2023 8.54 1055th 1094 3.6%
2024 2.50 1091st 1093 0.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.70 824th 999 17.5%
2019 14.76 957th 1075 11.0%
2022 10.07 1053rd 1113 5.4%
2023 10.83 1035th 1099 5.8%
2024 5.04 1082nd 1099 1.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.11 132nd 201 34.3%
2023 13.38 156th 170 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 79th 107 26.2%
2019 45.07 57th 110 48.2%
2022 15.24 106th 108 1.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 362nd 540 33.0%
2019 27.03 551st 697 20.9%
2022 20.84 616th 694 11.2%
2023 17.13 580th 633 8.4%
2024 5.71 645th 651 0.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.93 4th 5 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Midway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.16 446th 1027 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Saturday, November 19, 2022

Open Quote Incredibly diverse student body with a faculty prepared and focused to have them all succeed Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 27, 2017

Open Quote Very diverse. Very devoted teachers and staff. Excellent facilities. Close Quote



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
1988 310 9 14 3 4 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 305 19 30 13 14 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 277 22 23 13 11 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 285 34 26 8 12 n/a n/a 0 365
1992 285 39 29 19 10 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 302 39 33 15 11 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 302 48 43 14 13 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 265 63 52 23 17 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 265 63 52 23 17 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 270 56 51 26 11 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 280 71 60 29 10 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 261 79 74 37 12 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 247 85 76 30 17 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 240 106 74 26 13 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 201 106 92 59 11 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 201 106 92 59 11 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 166 96 88 74 14 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 118 119 95 135 15 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 113 85 98 182 17 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 90 65 110 188 20 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 73 66 93 198 23 n/a n/a 13 466
2009 81 75 119 236 9 n/a n/a 5 525
2010 84 68 123 246 4 n/a n/a 10 535
2011 399 24 36 30 3 24 22 0 538
2012 44 82 50 302 1 49 38 0 566
2013 44 77 49 302 2 54 49 0 577
2014 61 84 58 318 4 60 40 0 625
2015 52 82 59 326 4 63 43 0 629
2016 61 98 64 334 8 49 45 0 659
2017 70 109 54 379 4 50 49 0 715
2018 65 121 57 349 5 55 41 0 693
2019 65 104 79 319 4 54 50 0 675
2020 62 131 57 232 3 36 40 1 562
2021 58 158 65 223 2 35 41 0 582
2022 64 149 59 218 2 36 38 0 566
2023 45 135 70 216 1 29 41 0 537

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
1988 340 13.0 26.1 0
1989 381 16.0 23.8 n/a
1990 346 15.5 22.3 0
1991 365 15.5 23.5 n/a
1992 382 16.0 23.8 n/a
1993 400 17.0 23.5 n/a
1994 420 17.0 24.7 n/a
1995 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1996 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1997 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1998 450 19.0 23.7 n/a
1999 463 24.0 19.3 n/a
2000 455 22.0 20.7 n/a
2001 459 21.2 21.7 n/a
2002 469 20.9 22.4 55.2
2003 469 20.9 22.4 55.2
2004 438 22.0 19.9 63.2
2005 482 21.7 22.2 72
2006 495 26.0 19.0 83
2007 473 n/a n/a 77.2
2008 466 29.3 15.9 83.7
2009 525 29.3 17.9 78.8
2010 535 31.6 16.8 81.7
2011 538 32.2 16.6 73.8
2012 566 31.1 18.1 89.2
2013 577 29.7 19.3 91.2
2014 625 n/a n/a 88.6
2015 629 34.0 18.5 78.5
2016 659 35.0 18.8 79.2
2017 715 34.2 20.8 76.4
2018 693 33.4 20.7 74.6
2019 675 36.1 18.6 69.9
2020 562 27.3 20.5 71.4
2021 582 31.8 18.2 60.1
2022 566 27.2 20.7 81.4
2023 537 31.8 16.8 82.7

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
1988 340 13.0 26.1 0
1989 381 16.0 23.8 n/a
1990 346 15.5 22.3 0
1991 365 15.5 23.5 n/a
1992 382 16.0 23.8 n/a
1993 400 17.0 23.5 n/a
1994 420 17.0 24.7 n/a
1995 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1996 420 18.5 22.7 n/a
1997 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1998 450 19.0 23.7 n/a
1999 463 24.0 19.3 n/a
2000 455 22.0 20.7 n/a
2001 459 21.2 21.7 n/a
2002 469 20.9 22.4 55.2
2003 469 20.9 22.4 55.2
2004 438 22.0 19.9 63.2
2005 482 21.7 22.2 72
2006 495 26.0 19.0 83
2007 473 n/a n/a 77.2
2008 466 29.3 15.9 83.7
2009 525 29.3 17.9 78.8
2010 535 31.6 16.8 81.7
2011 538 32.2 16.6 73.8
2012 566 31.1 18.1 89.2
2013 577 29.7 19.3 91.2
2014 625 n/a n/a 88.6
2015 629 34.0 18.5 78.5
2016 659 35.0 18.8 79.2
2017 715 34.2 20.8 76.4
2018 693 33.4 20.7 74.6
2019 675 36.1 18.6 69.9
2020 562 27.3 20.5 71.4
2021 582 31.8 18.2 60.1
2022 566 27.2 20.7 81.4
2023 537 31.8 16.8 82.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Midway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201753.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%67.6%80.6%83.3%100.0%87.0%87.0%
201874.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%80.7%81.7%90.3%77.4%82.8%81.7%
201980.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.4%93.7%95.8%83.2%86.3%100.0%
202081.1%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.1%87.4%87.4%94.7%84.2%87.4%87.4%87.4%87.4%87.4%
202293.9%3.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%92.9%98.0%95.0%92.9%95.0%95.0%95.0%92.9%
202383.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%88.3%88.3%91.5%86.2%88.3%87.2%87.2%87.2%88.3%
202477.4%0.9%0.0%2.6%0.0%83.5%85.2%92.2%89.6%85.2%88.7%87.8%87.8%85.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Midway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201883.3%0.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%99.0%86.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%86.5%
201965.8%0.0%2.6%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.4%98.7%72.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Midway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.4%0.0%1.2%1.5%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.1%99.5%99.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (5.7%) $14,049 (94.3%) $14,891
2020 $782 (7.0%) $10,351 (93.0%) $11,132
2021 $1,002 (6.1%) $15,319 (93.9%) $16,322
2022 $2,524 (13.2%) $16,618 (86.8%) $19,142

Data source: Washington 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 966th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1122nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)36.217.4
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)39.130.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Midway Elementary)2814.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Highline School District)38.732.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)44.310.1
 34.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)42.132.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Midway Elementary)43.814.1
 29.7%
   4th Grade Math (Highline School District)39.532
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)38.326.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)46.531.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Midway Elementary)41.526.7
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Highline School District)34.922.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Midway Elementary)26.630.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Highline School District)36.133
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Midway Elementary)39.217.9
 21.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highline School District)48.636.3
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Midway Elementary)35.618.4
 17.2%
   All Grades Math (Highline School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Midway Elementary)26.630.7
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Highline School District)37.933.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students675537
 20.4%
African American104135
 29.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian7970
 11.4%
Hispanic319216
 32.3%
Pacific Islander5429
 46.3%
White6545
 30.8%
Two or More Races5041
 18%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%82.7%
 12.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Midway Elementary.

Midway Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Midway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pacific Middle School
High : Mount Rainier High School

Students at Midway Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 25% African American, 13% Asian, 8% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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