Excellent
#1544 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Early College H S at Midland College
High School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 N GARFIELD, Midland, TX 79705
- Math 92% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 96% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College H S at Midland College score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College H S at Midland College 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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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
$105,106
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Midland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,253 | Compare → |
| Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Legacy H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #3 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early College H S at Midland College is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College H S at Midland College
Early College H S at Midland College is a public high school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 351 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,544 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College H S at Midland College
What grades does Early College H S at Midland College serve?
Early College H S at Midland College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College H S at Midland College?
Early College H S at Midland College has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College H S at Midland College?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College H S at Midland College is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College H S at Midland College rank in TX?
Early College H S at Midland College ranks #1,544 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Early College H S at Midland College's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College H S at Midland College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Early College H S at Midland College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College H S at Midland College has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Early College H S at Midland College a charter school?
No, Early College H S at Midland College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College H S at Midland College a Title I school?
No, Early College H S at Midland College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College H S at Midland College?
43.0% of students at Early College H S at Midland College 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Phone
- (432) 685-4641
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 79705)
- 44,516
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 79705; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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