Midway Elementary
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,152nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
(206)631-4400NCES ID 530354000537Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Midway Elementary 1,152nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 231 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 564 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 43.8% | ▲ 38.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 19.3% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 15.6% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| White | 74.2% | 8.7% | ▼ 65.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 7.6% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.5% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $598K in zip 98198 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Midway Elementary
- #1146River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 0.7 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% ▲1 · Math 16% ▲2Compare - #896Des Moines ElementaryHighline School District · 0.9 mi away896th of 1,174
ELA 37% ▲23 · Math 31% ▲17Compare - #1091Parkside ElementaryHighline School District · 1.3 mi away1,091st of 1,174
ELA 25% ▲11 · Math 21% ▲7Compare - #1049Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 1.5 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▲12 · Math 24% ▲10Compare - #1080Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away1,080th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▲11 · Math 22% ▲8Compare - #361North Hill ElementaryHighline School District · 2 mi away361st of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲40 · Math 58% ▲44Compare - #664Neely O Brien Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.3 mi away664th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲36 · Math 37% ▲23Compare - #407Marvista ElementaryHighline School District · 2.5 mi away407th of 1,174
ELA 58% ▲44 · Math 51% ▲37Compare
What school district is Midway Elementary in?
Midway Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Des Moines, Washington.
Is Midway Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Midway Elementary 1,152nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Midway Elementary?
Hispanic 44%, Black 19%, Asian 16%, White 9% (564 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Midway Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98198 is $598K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.