D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Midway Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
564
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−19 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%55%reading -23 pts, math -8 pts19th percentile (list)
Black45%35%reading +6 pts, math +3 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Asian47%42%reading -25 pts, math -31 pts15th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -14 pts, math -28 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 22447 24th Ave S
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 98198
District 5303540
NCES School ID 530354000537
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98198

Understanding the community around Midway Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,062
Per Capita Income $40,623
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $475,100
Median Rent $1,709
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Midway Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.8%
Black 19.3%
Asian 15.6%
White 8.7%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Pacific Islander 4.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 564
Teachers (FTE) 32.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 564 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Midway Elementary serve?
Midway Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Midway Elementary receive per student?
Midway Elementary receives $22,200 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Midway Elementary in 98198 ▼
Avg Home Value
$595,296
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,105
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
46.3%

Other Schools in 98198

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026