Below Average
#2363 of 2,846 schools in PA
Midland El/ms
Elementary School · Midland Borough Sd · Midland, PA
A Midland Borough Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
173 7th St, Midland, PA 15059
- Math 19% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midland El/ms score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Midland El/ms sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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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
$68,906
Median home value
$124,500
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 10,361 | Compare → |
| Fairview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| South Side EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Midland Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midland El/ms is listed in Midland Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midland El/ms
Midland El/ms is a public elementary school in Midland, PA, part of Midland Borough Sd, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,363 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midland El/ms
What grades does Midland El/ms serve?
Midland El/ms serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Midland El/ms?
Midland El/ms has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland El/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland El/ms is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midland El/ms rank in PA?
Midland El/ms ranks #2,363 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Midland El/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Midland El/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 El/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland El/ms has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Midland El/ms a charter school?
No, Midland El/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midland El/ms a Title I school?
No, Midland El/ms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midland El/ms?
100.0% of students at Midland El/ms 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (724) 643-8650
- Area population (ZIP 15059)
- 4,186
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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