MIDLAND ISD

Texas · Public School District

Schools

27,842

Students

$16,821

Per-Pupil Spend

+17% nat'l

55.3%

Free Lunch Rate

≈ nat'l avg

89.8%

Graduation Rate

+3.3pp vs nat'l

District Overview

MIDLAND ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 27,842 students across 40 schools. It includes 26 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools, among them 8 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,821 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (40)

Elementary Schools26 schools

School	Grades	Students
BARBARA FASKEN EL	PK–06	886
BARBARA YARBROUGH EL	PK–06	750
BONHAM EL	PK–06	640
BURNET EL	PK–06	500
BUSH EL	PK–06	549
CARVER CENTERCharter	01–06	488
DE ZAVALA EL	PK–06	703
EMERSON EL	PK–06	489
FANNIN EL	PK–06	603
GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS EL	PK–06	825
GREATHOUSE EL	PK–06	905
HENDERSON EL	PK–06	491
IDEA TRAVIS ACADEMYCharter	PK–08	1,041
JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY	KG–06	501
JONES EL	PK–06	448
LAMAR EL	PK–06	497
LONG EL	PK–06	667
MILAM ELCharter	PK–06	442
PARKER EL	PK–06	567
PEASE COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY	KG–06	498
RALPH BUNCHE ELCharter	PK–06	974
RUSK EL	PK–06	413
SAM HOUSTON COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY ELCharter	PK–06	469
SANTA RITA EL	PK–06	596
SCHARBAUER EL	PK–06	696
SOUTH EL	PK–06	607

Middle Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
ABELL J H	07–08	1,095
ALAMO J H	07–08	865
BARBARA CULVER JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	06–10	1
GODDARD J HCharter	07–08	1,024
SAN JACINTO J H	06–08	829
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMYCharter	06–10	358

High Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE	09–12	339
LEGACY H S	09–12	2,504
MIDLAND H S	09–12	2,492
VIOLA M COLEMAN H S	09–12	151

Other Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
LEGACY FRESHMAN H S	09–09	970
MIDLAND ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM	07–11	14
MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S	09–09	887
PRE-K ACADEMY AT MIDLAND COLLEGECharter	PK–PK	68

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,821+17% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

24%

65%

State

23.8%

Local (property tax)

64.8%

Federal

11.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

27,842

Students

55%

Free Lunch

$17K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate89.8%

Opportunity Score49/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

89.8% graduation rate — 3.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.

High per-student investment

Spends $16,821 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 40 schools including 8 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MIDLAND ISD?

MIDLAND ISD has 40 public schools, serving a total of 27,842 students.

What is the graduation rate for MIDLAND ISD?

The graduation rate is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does MIDLAND ISD spend per student?

MIDLAND ISD spends $16,821 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MIDLAND ISD?

55% of students in MIDLAND ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in MIDLAND ISD?

Yes — 8 of the 40 schools in MIDLAND ISD are charter schools.

What grade levels does MIDLAND ISD serve?

MIDLAND ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for MIDLAND ISD?

The median opportunity score across schools in MIDLAND ISD is 49/100. 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.