Midway ISD School District
School District · Woodway, Texas
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Midway ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Midway ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Bosque EL
Waco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Valley Middle
Mcgregor · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midway H S
Waco · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#159 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,539
$2,429 vs Texas median
District size
8,849 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Midway ISD ranks #159 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Midway ISD's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Bosque EL (9.0/10), River Valley Middle (8.8/10), and Midway H S (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Midway ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Midway ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Midway ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bosque EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | River Valley Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Midway H S | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Valley EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodway EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Midway Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Castleman Creek EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Hewitt EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Speegleville EL | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Midway ISD
Midway ISD is a Woodway, Texas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,849 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $10,539 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Midway ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Bosque EL, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Midway ISD students show an average math proficiency of 75.6% and ELA proficiency of 76.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Midway ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Midway ISD with test data.
Schools in Midway ISD
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Woodway
- Total Enrollment
- 8,849
- Teachers (FTE)
- 593
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Midway ISD?
Midway ISD has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Midway ISD?
The average composite rating for Midway ISD is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Midway ISD?
Midway ISD spends $10,539 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Midway ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Midway ISD is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Midway ISD?
South Bosque EL is the highest-rated school in Midway ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Midway ISD?
Across schools in Midway ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Midway ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Midway ISD has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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