Very Good
#346 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Halfway Secondary
High School · Halfway R-iii · Halfway, MO
A Halfway R-iii high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2150 HWY 32, Halfway, MO 65663
- Math 80% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Halfway Secondary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
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 Secondary 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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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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #1 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 Secondary is listed in HALFWAY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Halfway Secondary
Halfway Secondary is a public high school in Halfway, MO, part of Halfway R-iii, serving approximately 122 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Halfway Secondary
What grades does Halfway Secondary serve?
Halfway Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Halfway Secondary?
Halfway Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halfway Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halfway Secondary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Halfway Secondary rank in MO?
Halfway Secondary ranks #346 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Halfway Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Halfway Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Halfway Secondary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Halfway Secondary a charter school?
No, Halfway Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Halfway Secondary a Title I school?
No, Halfway Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Halfway Secondary?
36.1% of students at Halfway Secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (417) 445-2211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 65663; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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