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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,436 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
7,436 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Midland School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 860 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
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
27 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
256 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
370 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
156 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
6,262 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
342 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
603
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
506
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
532
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
524
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
530
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
528
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
589
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
573
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
598
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
668
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
668
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
537
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
565
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
15
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,475 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,424
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,475
$17,559
Best Midland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hh Dow High School
Magnet 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
| 1,268 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 903 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
| 586 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
| 475 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
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Midland High School
Magnet 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
| 1,156 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
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Care Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 856 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
| 422 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
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Post Secondary Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2001 George St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preprimary Center At Carpenter Street School
Magnet School
1407 W Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland School District?
Midland School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,436 students.
What is the rank of Midland School District?
Midland School District is ranked #78 out of 860 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?
84% 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, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland School District?
Midland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Midland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,475 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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