H.R. No. 363
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Multiple campuses in the Midway Independent School
District have been ranked among the best elementary and middle
schools in Texas by U.S. News & World Report; and
WHEREAS, U.S. News evaluated schools across the nation and
employed a comprehensive methodology to assess proficiency in
mathematics and reading/language arts; the more than 79,000 public
elementary and middle schools that were part of their analysis were
ranked based on a number of additional factors, including student
background and achievement in core subjects; and
WHEREAS, Serving more than 8,750 students across 11 campuses,
Midway ISD seeks to foster a challenging and supportive learning
environment where young people are prepared to excel in a global
society; the district is ably guided by superintendent Dr. Chris
Allen, and it also benefits from the leadership of its board of
trustees, which includes president Pete Rusek, vice president Susan
Vick, secretary Pam Watts, and members Rick Tullis, Brad Alford,
Colin Witt, and Jonathan Green; and
WHEREAS, Among the campuses recognized by U.S. News were
Woodway Elementary School, which ranked in the top 6.5 percent of
over 6,600 elementary schools in Texas, and South Bosque
Elementary, which at No. 84 was in the top 1.2 percent;
additionally, Midway Middle School placed in the top 8.5 percent of
more than 4,000 middle schools statewide; and
WHEREAS, Providing young citizens with a quality education is
essential to creating a prosperous future for our state and nation,
and Midway ISD is to be commended for all that it is doing to help
students to reach their full potential; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Midway Independent School District
on its impressive showing in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best
Elementary and Middle Schools rankings and that all those
associated with the district be extended sincere best wishes for
continued success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Midway ISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Curry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 363 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House