Top Rankings
Midland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,359 students in Midland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Midland School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
7,359 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midland School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,627 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,575
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,627
$17,693
Best Midland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hh Dow High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 N Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5500 Drake St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7940
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7940
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1005 Adams Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6037
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6037
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Siebert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Siebert St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7835
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7835
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Midland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Eastlawn Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5181
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #77.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Justice Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 E Ashman St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Chestnut Hill Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6634
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6634
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
Post Secondary Transition Program
Special Education School
2001 George St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
1407 W Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland School District?
Midland School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,359 students.
What is the rank of Midland School District?
Midland School District is ranked #80 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midland School District?
83% of Midland School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland School District?
Midland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Midland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,627 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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