Midland School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 13 public schools in Midland School District, serving 7,643 students. Midland School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Midland School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Midland School District are Jefferson Middle School, Woodcrest Elementary School and Siebert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Midland School District |
| School District Website | http://www.midlandps.org |
| School District Phone Number | (989) 923-5001 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 13 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,643 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 403 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Midland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #140 out of 869 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 24 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 327 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 308 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 169 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 6,619 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 87% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 11 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 185 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 581 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 530 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 543 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 536 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 539 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 567 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 555 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 568 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 624 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 641 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 686 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 611 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 651 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 11 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,062 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $91 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $108 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,859 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,062 | $13,281 |
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Midland School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Jefferson Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10%800 West Chapel Ln10
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Grades: 6-8 | 865 students
- Woodcrest Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10%5500 Drake St10
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7940
Grades: K-5 | 571 students
- Siebert School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10%5700 Siebert St10
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7835
Grades: K-5 | 597 students
- Chestnut Hill School Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%3900 Chestnut Hill Dr10
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6634
Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
- Adams Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%1005 Adams Dr10
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6037
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
- Plymouth Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%1105 East Sugnet Rd10
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
- Northeast Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30%1305 East Sugnet Rd10
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Grades: 6-8 | 879 students
- Central Park Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50%1400 Rodd St10
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Grades: K-5 | 812 students
- Hh Dow High School Math: 3% | Reading: 3%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3901 North Saginaw Rd10
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Grades: 9-12 | 1,266 student
- Midland High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1301 Eastlawn Dr10
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5181
Grades: 9-12 | 1,297 student
- Juvenile Care Center Special Education School3712 East Ashman Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Grades: 5-12 | 29 students
- Post Secondary Transition Program Special Education School2001 George St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Grades: Inquire with school | 11 students
- Special Education Services Special Education School600 East Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5145
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
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