Midway Elementary School

3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516

mes.pierce.k12.ga.us

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary School, located in Blackshear, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pierce County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. By leveraging a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, Midway Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a collaborative atmosphere involving students, faculty, and families. Through its official website, Midway Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including curriculum information, school calendars, and updates on extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a safe and encouraging culture, the school works to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential within the Pierce County educational system.

484

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	67
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
387 (80.0%)
Hispanic
67 (13.8%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pierce County
Phone:	(912)807-0084
Website:	http://mes.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 72