Serving 18 students in grades 7-11, Midland Alternative Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midland Alternative Program's student population of 18 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midland Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Alternative Program is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7040 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland Alternative Program's ranking?
Midland Alternative Program is ranked #7040 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Midland Alternative Program?
18 students attend Midland Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Midland Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Alternative Program?
Midland Alternative Program has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland Alternative Program offer ?
Midland Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Midland Alternative Program part of?
Midland Alternative Program is part of Midland ISD School District.
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