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#940 of 1,176 schools in SC

Midway Elementary

Elementary School · Kershaw 01 · Cassatt, SC

A Kershaw 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1892 Highway 1 North, Cassatt, SC 29032

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$11,753
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Midway Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 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 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$56,447

Median home value

$97,000

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Kershaw 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blaney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–5Not available757Compare →
Jackson SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–5Not available505Compare →
Lugoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–5Not available517Compare →
Pine Tree Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–5Not available499Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kershaw 01

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#15 of 16
District spending per student
$11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midway Elementary is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midway Elementary

Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in Cassatt, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% 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 Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Midway Elementary?

Midway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 12.9:1. 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 SC?

Midway Elementary ranks #940 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Midway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Midway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kershaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 29032)
4,817
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
44.2
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 29032; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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