Midland County Educational Service Agency

MIDLAND, Michigan — 1 schools

838
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$227,175
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Midland County Educational Service Agency operates 1 public schools serving 838 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 158 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Midland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $227,175 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.2% local, 38.5% state, and 14.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $350,146 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #49 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 5.1% African American, 1.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom Programs accounts for 100.0% of all Midland County Educational Service Agency student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Midland County Educational Service Agency-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. 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 County Educational Service Agency has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.4% 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 County Educational Service Agency chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.3%
Federal
38.5%
State
47.2%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
49 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Midland County county, where this district is located.

$907
Studio/mo
$925
1 BR/mo
$1,193
2 BR/mo
$1,518
3 BR/mo
$1,682
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$350,146
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Midland County Educational Service Agency.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Midland County Educational Service Agency

School Enrollment
Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom Programs
158

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Midland County Educational Service Agency?

Midland County Educational Service Agency has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 838 students.

How much does Midland County Educational Service Agency spend per student?

Midland County Educational Service Agency spends $227,175 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #49 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Midland County Educational Service Agency?

The average teacher salary in Midland County Educational Service Agency is $350,146 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Midland County Educational Service Agency?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Midland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Midland County Educational Service Agency?

Midland County Educational Service Agency students are 91.8% White, 5.1% African American, 1.9% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Midland County Educational Service Agency?

Midland County Educational Service Agency has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #49 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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