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Midland Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
7,436
Students
$15,198
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
35.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Midland Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 7,436 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,198 is near the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Middle School06–08903
Northeast Middle School06–08856
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HH Dow High School09–121,268
Midland High School09–121,156
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Juvenile Care Center04–1215
Post Secondary Transition ProgramUG–UG15
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,198Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
35%
State
58.2%
Local (property tax)
34.9%
Federal
6.9%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,436
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Midland Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,436 students.
What is the graduation rate for Midland Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Midland Public Schools spend per student?
Midland Public Schools spends $15,198 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Midland Public Schools?
35% of students in Midland Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Midland Public Schools?
No, Midland Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Midland Public Schools serve?
Midland Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Midland Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Midland Public Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.