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#1780 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 47% in state

Midland Middle School

Middle School · Midland Cusd 7 · Sparland, IL

A Midland Cusd 7 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

901 Hilltop Dr, Sparland, IL 61565

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,014
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Midland Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Midland Middle School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average444/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$76,736

Median home value

$161,600

Median rent

$660/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Midland Cusd 7

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midland Middle School is listed in Midland CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midland Middle School

Midland Middle School is a public middle school in Sparland, IL, part of Midland Cusd 7, serving approximately 218 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midland Middle School

What grades does Midland Middle School serve?

Midland Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Midland Middle School?

Midland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midland Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland Middle School rank in IL?

Midland Middle School ranks #1,780 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Midland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Midland Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Midland Middle School a Title I school?

No, Midland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.7% of students at Midland Middle School 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 61565)
1,339
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
45.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 61565; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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