Very Good
#145 of 864 schools in NM
Top 17% in state
Midway Elementary
Elementary School · Socorro · Polvadera, NM
A Socorro elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9 MIDWAY ROAD, Polvadera, NM 87828
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midway Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Midway Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average429/100K
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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 home value
$179,600
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
99.3%
Poverty rate
78.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SOCORRO
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| San Antonio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Socorro
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midway Elementary is listed in SOCORRO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in Polvadera, NM, part of Socorro, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Elementary
What grades does Midway Elementary serve?
Midway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Elementary rank in NM?
Midway Elementary ranks #145 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Midway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Midway Elementary a charter school?
No, Midway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Midway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway Elementary?
100.0% of students at Midway Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Socorro County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (575) 835-1098
- Area population (ZIP 87828)
- 801
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 9.7
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 87828; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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