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Midland Academy

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Midland, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7373 Psalmond Rd, Midland, GA 31820

  • Math 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Midland Academy score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Midland Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,444

Median home value

$344,300

Median rent

$1,655/mo

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mathews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.4 mi710Compare →
Eagle Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.4 mi674Compare →
Waddell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–52.6 mi482Compare →
Columbus Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.7 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Muscogee County

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#17 of 53
District spending per student
$13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midland Academy is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midland Academy

Midland Academy is a public elementary school in Midland, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midland Academy

What grades does Midland Academy serve?

Midland Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Midland Academy?

Midland Academy has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Midland Academy is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland Academy rank in GA?

Midland Academy ranks #1,428 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Midland Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Midland Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Midland Academy a charter school?

No, Midland Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midland Academy a Title I school?

No, Midland Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midland Academy?

47.1% of students at Midland Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
Area population (ZIP 31820)
14,619
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31820; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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