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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 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 466 students in Midland CUSD 7 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Midland CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,097 Schools
# Students
689 Students
1,198,184 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
88,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Midland CUSD 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Midland CUSD 7 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Midland CUSD 7 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-0qnD62.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midland CUSD 7 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midland CUSD 7 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-lpOidO.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midland CUSD 7 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midland CUSD 7 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-byrRFxf.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Midland CUSD 7 School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Midland CUSD 7 School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-jx51x9.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,948 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
64,868 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
321,651 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
203,838 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
643 Students
552,667 Students
% White Students
93%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,168 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
51,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
51,544
# Students in K Grade:
52
120,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
127,115
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
127,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
127,573
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
129,670
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
135,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
116,898
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
120,280
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
2,059
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
1,799
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
1,672
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
1,721
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
![This chart displays total revenue of Midland CUSD 7 School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total revenue of Midland CUSD 7 School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-1WQx6p.png)
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Midland CUSD 7 School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Midland CUSD 7 School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-bgWvJFh.png)
Revenue / Student
$16,469
$22,158
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Midland CUSD 7 School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Midland CUSD 7 School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-5FToq1.png)
Spending / Student
$14,460
$21,406
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Midland CUSD 7 School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Midland CUSD 7 School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/771700000/771700126/midland-cusd-7-school-district-chart-Oth3ZZ.png)
Best Midland CUSD 7 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
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