Welcome to Midway Independent School District
Midway ISD Vision Statement Midway ISD, in partnership with our community, provides a safe, pleasant, attractive and technologically advanced environment. A curriculum, taught through a variety of strategies, results in a challenging learning experience for our diverse student population, allowing them to be well-adjusted and to achieve their full potential.
Midway ISD Mission Statement
The Mission of Midway Independent School District, a district at the forefront of educating today's youth and tomorrow's leaders, is to maximize individual potential within a learner-centered environment to prepare citizens who excel in a global society.
Midway ISD Core Beliefs
Every person has inherent worth.
Every person can learn and has unique academic, social, spiritual and physical needs.
A well-educated citizenry is central to a free society.
Students learn best in a partnership between the home, the community, and the school district that shares accountability and high expectations for a quality educational experience.
Rules and laws combined with personal responsibility are the foundation for a quality educational experience.
Efficiency and effectiveness are fundamental to a successful organization.
Personal integrity is essential to maintain trust.
Respect for others is essential for a well-functioning society.
Good role models are crucial to the positive development of our children; parents, guardians and district personnel are among the most influential role models.
Midway ISD Goals
Goal 1: Meet the academic, social, spiritual and physical needs of a diverse student population
Critical Issues as Identified by the Board of Trustees:
Changing demographics resulting in diverse needs of students
Perception of internal and external communities that demographics have not changed
Increasing population of special needs children
A curriculum that meets the changing needs of students
Extracurricular offerings tailored to the size and diversity of the student population
Career and technology programs that address the changing needs of the workplace
Goal 2: Provide influential role models through the recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty and staff
Critical Issues as Identified by the Board of Trustees:
Hiring and retaining quality personnel
Increasing competition for salary and benefits
Sufficient staffing to meet the needs of technology, finance, human resources
Goal 3: In partnership with our community, provide a safe, pleasant, attractive and technologically advanced environment
Critical Issues as Identified by the Board of Trustees:
Successful opening of new schools
Successful completion of bond/construction projects
Maintaining an appropriate fund balance
Geographic Location
Midway ISD is a 4A school district located in the city of Waco, the heart of central Texas. It also includes the neighboring communities of Woodway, Speegleville, Hewitt, and part of McGregor and Crawford. The total population for the Waco metropolitan area is 213,517. Just 90 miles from Dallas, Texas and 100 miles from Austin, Texas, Waco is the 26th largest city in Texas. Along with many cultural icons, Waco is the proud host of Baylor University, McLennan Community College, and Texas State Technical College.
Our Schools
Total number of campuses: 10
Elementary: 6
Intermediate: 2
Middle School: 1
High School: 1
