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#674 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 21% in state

Midland High School

High School · Midland Public Schools · Midland, MI

A high school in Midland, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

1301 EASTLAWN DR, Midland, MI 48642

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$14,162
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Midland High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 53% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Midland High 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated777/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$77,690

Median home value

$194,100

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
12.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·312 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·49 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–121.1 mi160Compare →
Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.6 mi15Compare →
Hh Dow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.4 mi1,265Compare →
Windover High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–123.6 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Midland Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midland High School is listed in Midland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midland High School

Midland High School is a public high school in Midland, MI, part of Midland Public Schools, serving approximately 1,134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midland High School

What grades does Midland High School serve?

Midland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Midland High School?

Midland High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,134 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Midland High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland High School rank in MI?

Midland High School ranks #674 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Midland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Midland High School a charter school?

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

Is Midland High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.7% of students at Midland High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 48642)
33,770
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 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.
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 48642; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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