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#5925 of 8,552 schools in TX
Midway Alternative H S
High School · Canyon ISD · Canyon, TX
A Canyon ISD high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1403 23RD ST, Canyon, TX 79015
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Midway Alternative H S score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midway Alternative H S 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated729/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canyon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,351
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,100 | Compare → |
| Premier High School-canyonCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Randall H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,081 | Compare → |
| West Plains H SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 1,162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Canyon ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midway Alternative H S is listed in CANYON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Alternative H S
Midway Alternative H S is a public high school in Canyon, TX, part of Canyon ISD, serving approximately 65 students in grades 10th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,925 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Alternative H S
What grades does Midway Alternative H S serve?
Midway Alternative H S serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Midway Alternative H S?
Midway Alternative H S has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Alternative H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Alternative H S is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Alternative H S rank in TX?
Midway Alternative H S ranks #5,925 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Midway Alternative H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Alternative H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Alternative H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Alternative H S has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Midway Alternative H S a charter school?
No, Midway Alternative H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midway Alternative H S a Title I school?
No, Midway Alternative H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway Alternative H S?
64.6% of students at Midway Alternative H S 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Randall County
- Phone
- (806) 677-2455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 79015)
- 23,217
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 79015; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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