- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Midland Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Midland Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057012704
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Alternative Program earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland Alternative Program has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Alternative Program ranks #2 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Midland Alternative Program grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 483057012704 · Midland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 17.4:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Midland Alternative Program grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+28.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Midland Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 122
Midland Alternative Program
122 students
What this shows Midland Alternative Program reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Alternative Program compares
Midland Alternative Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 13.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Midland Alternative Program is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Alternative Program
How many students attend Midland Alternative Program?
Midland Alternative Program has 122 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Alternative Program is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland Alternative Program?
64.3% of students at Midland Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Midland Alternative Program is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Alternative Program?
Midland Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midland Alternative Program rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Alternative Program ranks #2 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Midland Alternative Program, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.