Top Rankings
Midland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,380 students in Midland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Midland School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
7,380 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
434 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midland School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,585 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,534
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,585
$17,782
Best Midland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hh Dow High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3901 N Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5873
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Drake St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7940
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7940
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Siebert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Siebert St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7835
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-7835
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1005 Adams Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6037
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6037
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Midland High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Eastlawn Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5181
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-7616
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Sugnet Rd
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-5772
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Juvenile Justice Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 E Ashman St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Chestnut Hill Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6634
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 923-6634
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6836
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Post Secondary Transition Program
Special Education School
2001 George St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-7937
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
1407 W Carpenter St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-6411
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland School District?
Midland School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,380 students.
What is the rank of Midland School District?
Midland School District is ranked #69 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midland School District?
82% of Midland School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland School District?
Midland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Midland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,585 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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