Halfway R-iii School District
School District · Half Way, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Halfway R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Halfway R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Halfway Secondary
Halfway · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Halfway Elem.
Halfway · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#131 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,423
$104 vs Missouri median
District size
256 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Halfway R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halfway Secondary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Halfway Elem. | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Halfway R-iii
Halfway R-iii is a Half Way, Missouri school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 256 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $12,423 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Halfway R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Halfway Secondary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Halfway R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Halfway R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Halfway R-iii with test data.
Schools in Halfway R-iii
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Half Way
- Total Enrollment
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- District spending per student
- $12,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Halfway R-iii?
Halfway R-iii has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Halfway R-iii?
The average composite rating for Halfway R-iii is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Halfway R-iii?
Halfway R-iii's district-level spending was $12,423 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Halfway R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Halfway R-iii is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Halfway R-iii?
Halfway Secondary is the highest-rated school in Halfway R-iii with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Halfway R-iii?
Across schools in Halfway R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Halfway R-iii with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fox C-6 (18)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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