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#460 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 21% in state

Midway High

High School · Midway R-i · Cleveland, MO

A Midway R-i high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5801 E STATE RTE 2, Cleveland, MO 64734

  • Math 55% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$13,076
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Midway High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
50%
2025
Math
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Midway High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,313

Median home value

$313,600

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Midway R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midway High is listed in MIDWAY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midway High

Midway High is a public high school in Cleveland, MO, part of Midway R-i, serving approximately 204 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midway High

What grades does Midway High serve?

Midway High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Midway High?

Midway High has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway High?

The student-teacher ratio at Midway High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midway High rank in MO?

Midway High ranks #460 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Midway High's MySchoolScout rating?

Midway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Midway High a charter school?

No, Midway High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midway High a Title I school?

No, Midway High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway High?

30.4% of students at Midway High 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
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 64734)
2,065
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
40.8
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 · 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 · 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)
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 64734; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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