Enrollment
122
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midland Alternative Program compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midland Alternative Program
Midland Alternative Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 122 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 students) alongside Midland Alternative Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midland Alternative Program compares
Midland Alternative Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Midland Alternative Program.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Midland Alternative Program a good school?
Midland Alternative Program earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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