Enrollment
2,687
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
Midway H S
Federal NCES profile for Midway H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483064003463
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway H S ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
170.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midway H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midway H S
Midway H S is a large high school in Waco, Texas, enrolling 2,687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,687 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Midway Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Midway Isd also operates Midway Middle (1,112 students) and River Valley Middle (902 students) alongside Midway H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midway H S compares
Midway H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,687 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,687
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.2 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Midway H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midway Isd, which includes Midway H S.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 15.6%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Midway H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castleman Creek El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midway H S
How many students attend Midway H S?
Midway H S has 2,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway H S is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway H S?
26.7% of students at Midway H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway H S?
The largest demographic group at Midway H S is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway H S?
Midway H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midway H S rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway H S ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Waco on the city page.
Is Midway H S a good school?
Midway H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Midway Isd?
Besides Midway H S, Midway Isd also operates Midway Middle (1,112 students), River Valley Middle (902 students), and Park Hill El (680 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.
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