NCES CCD 2024-25 5 schools PA

Best-Resourced Schools in Midland, PA

5 public K-12 schools in Midland from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

5 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Midland's 5 public schools is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs, scoring 25/100, against a city average of 37.6/100. Computed live across every Midland campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Midland, PA, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

5
Schools
11,507
Students
37.6/100
Avg Quality
15.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Midland Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Midland, PA enrolls 11,507 students across 5 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 3 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.9:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 37.6/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Midland on this index is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs, at 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 10,178 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Midland spans 5 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs accounts for 88.5% of all Midland public-school enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Midland a distant remainder — means Midland-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Combined. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Midland school enrollment varies 81× across entities

Midland school enrollment ranges from 126 students (lowest) to 10,178 students (highest), a spread of 10,052 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Midland has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Midland operates 5 school districts — among the most fragmented governance structures in the country

Each school district has independent budgeting, hiring, and service delivery authority. The fragmentation reflects historical patterns of inter-municipal boundary lines that pre-date modern city growth, students in different parts of the same city can attend different districts with different per-pupil spending, calendars, and graduation requirements. Per-region variation is largest in fragmented systems because each school district sets its own budget, contracts, and priorities without higher-level coordination above the regulatory floor.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Midland student-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Midland is typically wider than the Midland-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Midland has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 60.0% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Midland

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Midland El/Ms 63.7/100
  2. 2 Pennsylvania Cyber Cs 52.0/100
  3. 3 Midland Innovation & Technology Cs 50.6/100
  4. 4 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs 43.1/100
  5. 5 Fairview El Sch 18.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Midland, PA?

The highest-ranked school in Midland is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs with a quality score of 25/100. There are 5 public schools in Midland with 11,507 total students.

How many schools are in Midland, PA?

Midland has 5 public schools with a total enrollment of 11,507 students. 3 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.9:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.