Northside Elementary School

Northside Elementary School serves 380 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Midway, Kentucky, earning recognition as one of the stronger elementary schools in the state. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking 217th out of 1,288 Kentucky elementary schools, the school places in the 83rd percentile statewide for academic performance. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 27 full-time equivalent teachers providing a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1.

Academically, Northside Elementary demonstrates solid performance with 52% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 47% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic growth and student development. Northside Elementary draws from an educated and economically stable community in the 40347 zip code area, where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $100,787.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.9%, with median home values of $328,400, indicating strong community investment in education. Located on Northside Drive in Woodford County, the school serves families in this rural Kentucky setting, where students benefit from both small-town community support and quality educational resources.

Located in a rural area, Northside Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.