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#1293 of 2,221 schools in MO
Halfway Elem.
Elementary School · Halfway R-iii · Halfway, MO
A Halfway R-iii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2150 HWY 32, Halfway, MO 65663
- Math 60% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Halfway Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Halfway Elem. 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average679/100K
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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
$54,868
Median home value
$209,900
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Halfway R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Halfway Elem. is listed in HALFWAY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Halfway Elem.
Halfway Elem. is a public elementary school in Halfway, MO, part of Halfway R-iii, serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Halfway Elem.
What grades does Halfway Elem. serve?
Halfway Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Halfway Elem.?
Halfway Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halfway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Halfway Elem. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Halfway Elem. rank in MO?
Halfway Elem. ranks #1,293 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Halfway Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Halfway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Halfway Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Halfway Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Halfway Elem. a charter school?
No, Halfway Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Halfway Elem. a Title I school?
No, Halfway Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Halfway Elem.?
61.2% of students at Halfway Elem. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (417) 445-2215
- Area population (ZIP 65663)
- 2,606
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 65663; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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