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Midland CUSD 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 657 students in Midland CUSD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Midland CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
657 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
n/a
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midland CUSD 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,390 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,008
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,390
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best Midland CUSD 7 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 463-8009
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 463-8009
Gr: 5-8 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 463-8010
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 463-8010
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Midland High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 State Route 17
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland CUSD 7 School District?
Midland CUSD 7 School District manages 3 public schools serving 657 students.
What is the rank of Midland CUSD 7 School District?
Midland CUSD 7 School District is ranked #263 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midland CUSD 7 School District?
91% of Midland CUSD 7 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Midland CUSD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,390 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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