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Midway Elementary School
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Tickfaw, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
48405 Hwy 51, Tickfaw, LA 70466
- Math 31% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midway Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midway Elementary School 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$63,691
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Nesom MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Trafton Academy at HammondPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Southeastern La University Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Holy Ghost SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 495 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #29 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midway Elementary School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Elementary School
Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tickfaw, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Elementary School
What grades does Midway Elementary School serve?
Midway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Elementary School rank in LA?
Midway Elementary School ranks #1,232 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Midway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Midway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Midway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Midway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Midway Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (985) 345-2376
- Area population (ZIP 70466)
- 9,815
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70466; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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