Midland School District

The Midland School District in Arkansas operates two schools: Midland Elementary School and Midland High School. Both schools are underperforming compared to the state average, with Midland Elementary ranked 324 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and Midland High ranked 179 out of 305 Arkansas high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Midland Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a slight decline in ranking. The school underperforms the state average in most academic subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-45% compared to the state average of 34-38%. Midland High School has also seen a decline in its ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from 221 to 179. The high school underperforms the state average in most academic subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 0-40% compared to the state average of 5-75%.

Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high-need student population. Despite spending more per student ($12,571 for Midland Elementary and $12,374 for Midland High) compared to the state average, the schools are still struggling to achieve proficiency levels on par with the state. The stark difference in student-teacher ratios between the elementary and high school (12.4 vs. 4.9) also raises questions about the distribution of teaching resources and whether the high school may be overstaffed compared to the elementary school.