Is Midland High School a good school?

Midland High School ranks 245 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midland High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended Midland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Midland High School?

Students at Midland High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Midland High School?

Midland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Midland Elementary School Middle : Midland Middle School

Midland High School

Summary:

Midland High School is a public high school located in Varna, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Midland CUSD 7 district, which is ranked 316 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midland High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 35th out of 614 Illinois high schools in 2014-2015 (5-star rating) to 382nd out of 699 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 245th out of 697 high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.1% in 2022-2023 to 94.6% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than the state average. However, its dropout rates have increased in recent years, from 0.5% in 2017-2018 to 5.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Midland High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.3% in 2019-2020 to 23.5% in 2023-2024, which is also higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Roanoke-Benson High School and Metamora High School, Midland High School generally performs in the middle to lower range in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and other metrics. Additionally, the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Midland High School, from 42.15% in 2021-2022 to 53.33% in 2022-2023, suggests that the school serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present unique challenges and impact academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1830 State Route 17
Varna, IL 61375-9300

(309) 463-8009

District: Midland CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,329

Feeder schools for Midland High School:

Elementary:	Midland Elementary School
Middle:	Midland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midland High School ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Midland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland High School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Midland High School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland High School is $13,329.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland High School 245^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Midland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Midland CUSD 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland CUSD 7 316^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midland High School

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Rank History for all students at Midland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	65.51	197^th	586	66.4%
2004	51.67	333^rd	592	43.8%
2005	56.63	293^rd	590	50.3%
2006	55.46	307^th	596	48.5%
2007	44.40	385^th	612	37.1%
2008	42.09	421^st	624	32.5%
2009	70.18	189^th	632	70.1%
2010	59.65	291^st	643	54.7%
2011	78.36	125^th	655	80.9%
2012	70.14	193^rd	665	71.0%
2013	74.00	170^th	670	74.6%
2014	65.29	238^th	670	64.5%
2015	91.85	35^th	614	94.3%
2016	64.16	151^st	643	76.5%
2017	36.33	424^th	642	34.0%
2018	39.51	413^th	647	36.2%
2019	68.39	178^th	701	74.6%
2021	65.05	197^th	688	71.4%
2022	54.71	291^st	699	58.4%
2023	45.51	382^nd	699	45.4%
2024	56.63	245^th	697	64.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	47.24	293^rd	585	49.9%
2019	91.73	29^th	639	95.5%
2021	62.00	158^th	611	74.1%
2022	42.19	361^st	626	42.3%
2023	73.43	108^th	644	83.2%
2024	50.68	269^th	639	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Midland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	55.76	257^th	620	58.5%
2019	72.11	152^nd	665	77.1%
2021	63.43	200^th	639	68.7%
2022	63.38	221^st	658	66.4%
2023	42.33	386^th	656	41.2%
2024	73.87	140^th	664	78.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Midland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	31.64	438^th	619	29.2%
2019	56.45	250^th	675	63.0%
2021	62.91	199^th	653	69.5%
2022	48.80	332^nd	664	50.0%
2023	46.24	347^th	668	48.1%
2024	43.10	349^th	668	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at Midland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.15	435^th	548	20.6%
2019	49.88	233^rd	552	57.8%
2021	43.76	266^th	553	51.9%
2022	45.39	295^th	560	47.3%
2023	27.48	426^th	557	23.5%
2024	37.97	309^th	554	44.2%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Midland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	291	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1996	291	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1997	297	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1998	277	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1999	282	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2000	265	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2001	267	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2002	261	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2003	261	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2004	263	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2005	257	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2006	277	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2007	278	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2008	255	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2009	268	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	274
2010	253	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2011	247	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	254
2012	244	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	249
2013	223	0	1	4	0	0	1	0	229
2015	201	1	1	4	0	0	1	0	208
2016	183	2	1	3	0	0	2	0	191
2017	185	1	0	7	0	0	1	0	194
2018	197	2	0	5	1	0	2	0	207
2019	188	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	195
2020	199	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	205
2021	199	1	0	5	0	0	2	0	207
2022	211	1	0	8	0	0	3	0	223
2023	183	1	0	8	0	0	3	0	195
2024	180	1	0	9	0	1	4	0	195

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
1996	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
1997	301	23.0	13.1	n/a
1998	286	24.5	11.7	n/a
1999	287	24.7	11.6	n/a
2000	267	24.7	10.8	n/a
2001	271	23.7	11.4	n/a
2002	264	22.2	11.9	15.5
2003	264	22.2	11.9	15.5
2004	267	24.7	10.8	19.1
2005	263	23.7	11.1	19
2006	284	22.7	12.5	25
2007	284	37.0	7.7	17.3
2008	262	25.0	10.5	24.4
2009	274	23.9	11.5	20.9
2010	259	22.8	11.3	27
2011	254	22.8	11.1	39.4
2012	249	18.8	13.2	31.3
2013	229	35.9	6.3	30.1
2015	208	16.0	13.0	34.1
2016	191	18.0	10.6	34.6
2017	194	17.0	11.4	36.1
2018	207	16.5	12.5	39.1
2019	195	16.5	11.8	31.3
2020	205	16.0	12.8	34.1
2021	207	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	223	15.0	14.8	42.2
2023	195	13.2	14.7	53.3
2024	195	13.0	15.0	53.3

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
1996	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
1997	301	23.0	13.1	n/a
1998	286	24.5	11.7	n/a
1999	287	24.7	11.6	n/a
2000	267	24.7	10.8	n/a
2001	271	23.7	11.4	n/a
2002	264	22.2	11.9	15.5
2003	264	22.2	11.9	15.5
2004	267	24.7	10.8	19.1
2005	263	23.7	11.1	19
2006	284	22.7	12.5	25
2007	284	37.0	7.7	17.3
2008	262	25.0	10.5	24.4
2009	274	23.9	11.5	20.9
2010	259	22.8	11.3	27
2011	254	22.8	11.1	39.4
2012	249	18.8	13.2	31.3
2013	229	35.9	6.3	30.1
2015	208	16.0	13.0	34.1
2016	191	18.0	10.6	34.6
2017	194	17.0	11.4	36.1
2018	207	16.5	12.5	39.1
2019	195	16.5	11.8	31.3
2020	205	16.0	12.8	34.1
2021	207	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	223	15.0	14.8	42.2
2023	195	13.2	14.7	53.3
2024	195	13.0	15.0	53.3

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.

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