The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in English language arts. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Midway School
Midway School is a PK through 5 elementary school in the Wasatch County School District, situated in the Heber Valley community of Midway, Utah. It operates as a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet school. The town of Midway blends a residential, family-oriented character with a strong resort and tourism dimension; the architecture carries a notable Swiss influence, and the area includes resorts, state park land, and recreational facilities. The community experienced rapid population growth in the decades leading up to the 2020 census, and residential development continues, which shapes the context for a school district that is itself growing.
Academically, Midway School posts a profile of solid performance. On the state’s RISE assessments, the share of students scoring proficient or above was in the mid-to-upper seventy percent range in both math and English language arts across the grades tested. In science, the proficiency rate landed at close to seventy percent. Across all tested subjects, Midway’s overall proficiency index placed it above the midpoint among the two districts that make up Wasatch County. This is a strong showing for an elementary school, and it sets a clear academic floor for families considering the school: most students are meeting grade-level benchmarks.
The peer environment at Midway is predominantly white, with a share of Hispanic students that mirrors many Utah valley towns. A modest share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure below what is typical nationally but worth noting for context; the school is not a high-poverty setting. Data on English learner classification and special education identification were not available in the record, so a family with a child who might need those services should inquire directly with the school about supports and programs.
The school serves a substantial student body for an elementary building. The grade configuration runs from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is part of a district that is actively expanding. As of the 2026–27 school year, the district will open its second comprehensive high school, Deer Creek High School, alongside a new technical college campus on Midway Lane. For a family with an elementary student now, this means the feeder pattern is likely to change by the time that child reaches high school, and the district is investing in career and technical pathways at the secondary level.
Housing in the area is at a premium. Home values in Midway’s zip code are substantially above state and national benchmarks, and rents are also elevated. The estimated monthly housing costs, whether renting or buying, are high relative to median household income. This is a affluent housing market, which shapes the demographic composition of the school. For a family relocating to the area, housing affordability will be a primary consideration; the school itself sits in a context of above-average wealth.
Midway School does not serve high school grades, so it has no graduation rate data, and as a PK–5 school, the only state testing data available is from the elementary-level RISE assessments. No chronic absenteeism rates or discipline data were reported in the available records. There was no program-specific data on course offerings or enrichment, and no staffing ratios were provided.
Overall, this is an elementary school with strong test-score outcomes in a growing, resort-adjacent community with expensive housing and a district that is building new facilities to keep pace with enrollment. A family looking for a well-performing elementary school in a scenic, high-demand housing market would find Midway a strong option. Families with questions about special education or English learner services should plan to ask the school directly, as those details were not captured in the available data.
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