Serving 60 students in grades 11-12, Midway Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midway Alternative High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midway Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Alternative High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4727 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway Alternative High School's ranking?
Midway Alternative High School is ranked #4727 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midway Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Midway Alternative High School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Midway Alternative High School?
60 students attend Midway Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Midway Alternative High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Alternative High School?
Midway Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Alternative High School offer ?
Midway Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Midway Alternative High School part of?
Midway Alternative High School is part of Canyon ISD School District.
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