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#169 of 635 schools in WV

Top 27% in state

Midway Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln County Schools · Alum Creek, WV

A Lincoln County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

267 Midway Rd, Alum Creek, WV 25003

  • Math 47% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,841
Chronic Absenteeism50.6%

Students at Midway Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
2019
Math
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Midway Elementary School 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,031

Median home value

$106,200

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25003; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alum Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–53.3 mi149Compare →
Duval Pk-8Enrollment path unverified5.2PK–8Not available319Compare →
Hamlin Pk-8Enrollment path unverified7.6PK–8Not available445Compare →
Harts Pk-8Enrollment path unverified6.7PK–8Not available301Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lincoln County Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midway Elementary School is listed in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midway Elementary School

Midway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alum Creek, WV, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 255 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midway Elementary School

What grades does Midway Elementary School serve?

Midway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Midway Elementary School?

Midway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midway Elementary School rank in WV?

Midway Elementary School ranks #169 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Midway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Midway Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Midway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Midway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.6%
Area population (ZIP 25003)
1,734
Area median age
50.7
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 WVGSA · 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 · 2025 WVGSA · 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 25003; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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