Midland Academy

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Midland Academy ranks 553 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Midland Academy is an elementary school in Midland, Georgia, serving 663 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midland Academy's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally higher than the Muscogee County and Georgia averages, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Mathews Elementary School, and North Columbus Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Midland Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.49% to 96.72% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to its relatively lower performance compared to some of the higher-performing schools in the area. Additionally, Midland Academy's spending per student is lower than some of the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively high, which could impact the resources and support available to students and teachers.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820

(706) 569-3664

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
553^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,558

Students who attend Midland Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Aaron Cohn Middle School
High:	Shaw High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.4%

White:

19.8%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midland Academy ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Midland Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.4%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland Academy is 16.8. 28 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Midland Academy employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland Academy is $8,558. 28 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Midland Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midland Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	76.67	228^th	1101	79.3%
2007	79.13	188^th	1125	83.3%
2008	78.86	176^th	1134	84.5%
2009	65.49	414^th	1133	63.5%
2010	57.75	571^st	1183	51.7%
2011	44.94	789^th	1212	34.9%
2012	36.48	889^th	1201	26.0%
2013	36.43	906^th	1225	26.0%
2014	41.41	873^rd	1231	29.1%
2015	43.24	660^th	1240	46.8%
2016	50.00	567^th	1233	54.0%
2017	46.79	597^th	1205	50.5%
2018	52.32	526^th	1209	56.5%
2019	56.26	506^th	1234	59.0%
2021	36.14	737^th	1214	39.3%
2022	30.80	829^th	1244	33.4%
2023	27.36	878^th	1242	29.3%
2024	51.36	553^rd	1248	55.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 14, 2019

Terrible administration problems. The principal has no idea what’s going on with the kids. Out of control bullying problem. The teachers are great, but it doesn’t matter because your child can’t get an education due to constant class disturbances, bullying, kids cussing out their teachers, and kids getting caught with pot in the bathroom. My child was bullied all year and the upper administration did absolutely nothing about it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Midland Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	395	104	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2002	494	130	10	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2003	494	130	10	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2004	535	158	22	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	756
2005	504	150	39	35	0	n/a	n/a	54	782
2006	545	171	48	36	0	n/a	n/a	37	837
2007	440	157	52	48	2	n/a	n/a	38	737
2008	204	113	35	35	0	n/a	n/a	29	416
2009	254	136	46	45	5	n/a	n/a	46	532
2010	297	144	49	0	3	0	105	0	598
2011	309	181	55	32	4	0	66	0	647
2012	322	188	56	43	5	0	53	0	667
2013	285	197	52	63	4	0	52	0	653
2014	282	221	39	69	3	1	40	0	655
2015	249	172	38	65	4	1	35	0	564
2016	205	198	40	74	4	1	42	0	564
2017	176	234	37	70	2	7	51	0	577
2018	194	246	35	69	0	5	45	0	594
2019	189	258	43	82	1	4	42	0	619
2020	190	256	39	96	1	2	41	0	625
2021	157	245	59	103	2	1	42	0	609
2022	153	262	47	92	0	1	58	0	613
2023	142	304	56	90	1	2	68	0	663
2024	120	281	46	91	0	2	65	0	605

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midland Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	522	26.3	19.8	9.8
2002	661	33.6	19.7	12.4
2003	661	33.6	19.7	12.4
2004	756	38.9	19.4	14.7
2005	782	39.9	19.6	14.6
2006	837	41.8	20.0	16.3
2007	737	43.0	17.1	14.2
2008	416	29.0	14.3	17.1
2009	532	30.6	17.4	29.8
2010	598	33.5	17.8	30.9
2011	647	38.0	17.0	34.5
2012	667	38.0	17.5	40.9
2013	653	35.1	18.6	42.6
2014	655	35.5	18.4	47.8
2015	564	32.0	17.6	45.6
2016	564	32.0	17.6	49.6
2017	577	32.0	18.0	57
2018	594	31.8	18.6	94.4
2019	619	34.5	17.9	94.5
2020	625	35.5	17.6	91.8
2021	609	34.0	17.9	96.7
2022	613	37.0	16.5	n/a
2023	663	36.0	18.4	96.5
2024	605	36.0	16.8	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midland Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	522	26.3	19.8	9.8
2002	661	33.6	19.7	12.4
2003	661	33.6	19.7	12.4
2004	756	38.9	19.4	14.7
2005	782	39.9	19.6	14.6
2006	837	41.8	20.0	16.3
2007	737	43.0	17.1	14.2
2008	416	29.0	14.3	17.1
2009	532	30.6	17.4	29.8
2010	598	33.5	17.8	30.9
2011	647	38.0	17.0	34.5
2012	667	38.0	17.5	40.9
2013	653	35.1	18.6	42.6
2014	655	35.5	18.4	47.8
2015	564	32.0	17.6	45.6
2016	564	32.0	17.6	49.6
2017	577	32.0	18.0	57
2018	594	31.8	18.6	94.4
2019	619	34.5	17.9	94.5
2020	625	35.5	17.6	91.8
2021	609	34.0	17.9	96.7
2022	613	37.0	16.5	n/a
2023	663	36.0	18.4	96.5
2024	605	36.0	16.8	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midland Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$351 (4.4%)	$7,563 (95.6%)	$7,913
2018	$324 (4.0%)	$7,809 (96.0%)	$8,132
2019	$349 (4.1%)	$8,209 (95.9%)	$8,558

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midland Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 506^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 878^th of 1242 Elementary schools	29.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midland Academy)	48	32.6	15.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Academy)	45	36	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Academy)	33.3	24.1	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Academy)	34.3	39.1	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Academy)	50.9	20.4	30.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Academy)	50	13	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Midland Academy)	48.1	16.7	31.4%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	619	663	7.1%
African American	258	304	17.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	43	56	30.2%
Hispanic	82	90	9.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	189	142	24.9%
Two or More Races	42	68	61.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.5%	96.5%	2%

Schools Near Midland Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midland Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7373 Psalmond Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3664	605	36	16.8	47.1%	120 (19.8%)	281 (46.4%)	91 (15.0%)	46 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (10.7%)	51.4	553^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.7%		27.4	878^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.3%	325	41.1	40.2	45.7	43.2	58.6	28.4	27.2	$8,558	$349	$8,209
Mathews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7533 Lynch Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3656	710	42	17.1	28.6%	295 (41.5%)	208 (29.3%)	115 (16.2%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.6%)	80.7	224^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%		76.8	266^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.6%	42	47.9	54.7	67.0	47.9	71.6	60.7	61.6	$8,323	$419	$7,903
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	482	28	16.9	100.0%	42 (8.7%)	365 (75.7%)	40 (8.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	17.1	1059^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.1%		24	935^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.7%	124	33.3	10.8	34.3	20.3	12.2	1.5	19.7	$9,996	$915	$9,082
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	395	31	12.9	80.0%	59 (14.9%)	206 (52.2%)	89 (22.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.4%)	30.5	845^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.3%		31.8	808^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.9%	37	20.3	39.2	45.9	12.7	36.5	20.3	26.0	$10,230	$849	$9,381
Forrest Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 Forrest Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-3061	355	21	16.7	100.0%	17 (4.8%)	292 (82.3%)	23 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	13.5	1129^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.5%		8.3	1208^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.7%	79	6.3	9.8	31.8	10.9	29.4	18.2	20.5	$10,664	$936	$9,729
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	446	41	11.0	100.0%	107 (24.0%)	243 (54.5%)	44 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.1	884^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	28.4	28.4	33.3	28.4	25.3	20.5	23.1	$11,376	$1,213	$10,163
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	510	31	16.4	25.7%	217 (42.5%)	101 (19.8%)	40 (7.8%)	125 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.6	84.3	98.9	95.5	95.2	98.9	96.6	$8,707	$225	$8,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Midland Academy

How many students attend Midland Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Midland Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Midland Academy?

Students at Midland Academy are 46% African American, 20% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Midland Academy attend?

Students who attend Midland Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aaron Cohn Middle School
High : Shaw High School

What district is Midland Academy in?

Muscogee County

Is Midland Academy a good school?

Midland Academy ranks 553^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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