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Midway Primary (Closed 2016)

5 Midway School Rd Se
Silver Creek, GA 30173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Midway Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(13-14)
85-89%
79%
(13-14)
≥95%
94%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
89%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend Midway Primary?
234 students attend Midway Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Midway Primary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway Primary?
Midway Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Primary offer ?
Midway Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Midway Primary part of?
Midway Primary is part of Floyd County School District.

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