Excellent
#309 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Midway Elementary
Elementary School · Midway Elementary · Fellows, CA
An elementary school in Fellows, CA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 39, Fellows, CA 93224
- Math 58% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midway Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Midway Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,500
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
3.7%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–3 | 4.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 4.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Midway Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midway Elementary is listed in Midway Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in Fellows, CA, part of Midway Elementary, serving approximately 67 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Elementary
What grades does Midway Elementary serve?
Midway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Elementary rank in CA?
Midway Elementary ranks #309 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Midway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Midway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Midway Elementary a charter school?
No, Midway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Midway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway Elementary?
62.7% of students at Midway Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (661) 768-4344
- Area population (ZIP 93224)
- 430
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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