Midland Public Schools

MIDLAND, Michigan — 13 schools

7,436
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$15,198
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Midland Public Schools operates 13 public schools serving 7,436 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,380 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 $15,198 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 34.9% local, 58.2% state, and 6.9% 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 $64,272 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #437 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 627.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American across the district's schools.

Hh Dow High School accounts for 17.2% of all Midland Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Midland Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 Public Schools school enrollment varies 182× across entities

Midland Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 1,272 students (highest), a spread of 1,265 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Midland Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 627:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Midland Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 11.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.9%
Federal
58.2%
State
34.9%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
437 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or 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

$64,272
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 13 schools in Midland Public Schools.

White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 5.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 13
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
627.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Midland Public Schools

School Enrollment
Hh Dow High School
1,272
Midland High School
1,129
Jefferson Middle School
919
Northeast Middle School
789
Central Park Elementary School
646
Siebert Elementary School
643
Woodcrest Elementary School
600
Adams Elementary School
479
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
416
Plymouth Elementary School
406
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
63
Juvenile Care Center
11
Post Secondary Transition Program
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Midland Public Schools?

Midland Public Schools has 13 schools, including 3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 7,436 students.

How much does Midland Public Schools spend per student?

Midland Public Schools spends $15,198 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #437 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Midland Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Midland Public Schools is $64,272 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Midland Public Schools?

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 Public Schools?

Midland Public Schools students are 82.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 2.7% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Midland Public Schools?

Midland Public Schools has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #437 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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