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#7245 of 8,552 schools in TX

Midland Freshman H S

School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX

A Midland ISD school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 E GIST AVE, Midland, TX 79701

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$11,367
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Midland Freshman H S score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
74%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.1%

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 Freshman H S 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 49Somewhat 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

$57,679

Median home value

$204,000

Median rent

$1,336/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Idea Travis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4PK–90.5 mi1,195Compare →
Midland H SEnrollment path unverified3.57–121.5 mi2,577Compare →
Young Women's Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–111.6 mi351Compare →
Midland Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.7 mi18Compare →

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 ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#26 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

Midland Freshman H S is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midland Freshman H S

Midland Freshman H S is a public school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 856 students in grades 9th-9th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,245 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midland Freshman H S

What grades does Midland Freshman H S serve?

Midland Freshman H S serves students in grades 9th through 9th.

How many students attend Midland Freshman H S?

Midland Freshman H S has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Freshman H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Midland Freshman H S is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland Freshman H S rank in TX?

Midland Freshman H S ranks #7,245 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Midland Freshman H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland Freshman H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Freshman H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Freshman H S has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Midland Freshman H S a charter school?

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

Is Midland Freshman H S a Title I school?

No, Midland Freshman H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midland Freshman H S?

55.1% of students at Midland Freshman H S 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 – 9th
Enrollment
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 79701)
27,678
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
32
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 79701; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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