Midway School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Midway School's student population of 110 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Midway School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Midway School?
110 students attend Midway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Midway School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway School?
Midway School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Midway School offer ?
Midway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Midway School part of?
Midway School is part of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
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