Midland Public Schools

The Midland Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district are HH Dow High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state with high test scores, a 91.1% four-year graduation rate, and a low 3.6% dropout rate. The elementary schools of Siebert and Woodcrest also excel, with 5-star and 4-star ratings respectively and strong academic performance. In contrast, the Juvenile Justice Center faces unique challenges, with a concerning 50% dropout rate and 0% four-year graduation rate.

The district's academic performance is mixed, with the middle and high schools generally performing well on state assessments, while the elementary schools show more variability. Chronic absenteeism rates are also a concern, ranging from 16.1% at Jefferson Middle School to 29.3% at Central Park Elementary School. The district's spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with the PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School having the lowest student-teacher ratio of 6.4.