Top Rankings
Midland Public Schools 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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,479 students in Midland Public Schools 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 Public Schools 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
7,479 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
409 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Midland Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 863 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
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
26 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
270 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
308 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
153 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
6,427 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
560
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
526
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
516
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
532
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
568
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
564
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
594
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
589
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
666
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
600
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
578
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
659
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
17
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,341
$18,261
Spending / Student
$14,392
$17,455
Best Midland Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
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 North Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 West Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Grades: 6-8
| 905 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
| 593 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
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Siebert 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: PK-5
| 605 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
| 1,238 students
Rank: #77.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 East Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Care Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 East Ashman Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Grades: 4-12
| 28 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 East Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Hill 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
| 428 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
| 604 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
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
1407 W Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland Public Schools School District?
Midland Public Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,479 students.
What is the rank of Midland Public Schools School District?
Midland Public Schools School District is ranked #78 out of 863 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 Public Schools School District?
86% of Midland Public Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland Public Schools School District?
Midland Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Midland Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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