Midland Public Schools School District
School District · Midland, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#65 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,162
$421 vs Michigan median
District size
7,359 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Midland Public Schools
Midland Public Schools is a Midland, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $14,162 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Midland Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Midland Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Midland Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Midland Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Midland Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Midland
- Total Enrollment
- 7,359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 446
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Midland Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Midland Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Midland Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Midland Public Schools?
Midland Public Schools spends $14,162 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Midland Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Midland Public Schools is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Midland Public Schools?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is the highest-rated school in Midland Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Midland Public Schools?
Across schools in Midland Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Midland Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Midland Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Midland Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
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- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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