Is Midland Middle School a good school?

Midland Middle School ranks 276 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midland Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Midland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Midland Middle School?

Students at Midland Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Midland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Midland Middle School usually go on to attend Midland High School

Midland Middle School

Summary:

Midland Middle School is a public middle school located in Sparland, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 196 students. This 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 Middle School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools, with a current ranking of 276 out of 1,363 schools. The school's performance on the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) exams is impressive, with 52.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.6% in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. Midland Middle School's 8th-grade students stand out, with 93.5% proficient or better in ELA and 63% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages. The school's science performance is also noteworthy, with 71% of students proficient or better on the ISA (Illinois Science Assessment), compared to the state average of 53.2%. Midland Middle School's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools for female students, male students, and white students in ELA and Mathematics, and in the top 3% for low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

While Midland Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Liberty Leadership Middle School and Putnam County Junior High School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, it is outperformed by Germantown Hills Middle School, located approximately 18 miles away, which consistently ranks in the top 3% of Illinois middle schools. Midland Middle School has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (50.51% in 2022-2023), indicating a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, but the school's performance for low-SES students is exceptional, suggesting effective strategies and support systems in place to address the needs of this population.

Detail:

Public 5-8

901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565-9792

(309) 469-3131

District: Midland CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,375

Students who attend Midland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Midland High School

Feeder schools for Midland Middle School:

Elementary:

Midland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midland Middle School ranks better than 79.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.81. (See more...)

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 (88.5%), Hispanic (5.5%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Midland Middle School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland Middle School is $11,375.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Middle School 276^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Midland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Midland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	70.01	383^rd	1185	67.7%
2004	55.37	628^th	1204	47.8%
2005	61.72	553^rd	1209	54.3%
2006	80.19	190^th	1272	85.1%
2007	86.27	71^st	1287	94.5%
2008	83.80	124^th	1293	90.4%
2009	74.81	316^th	1318	76.0%
2010	82.57	138^th	1327	89.6%
2011	76.52	268^th	1344	80.1%
2012	75.16	311^th	1365	77.2%
2013	74.46	314^th	1367	77.0%
2014	69.51	377^th	1322	71.5%
2015	59.69	422^nd	1302	67.6%
2016	57.90	470^th	1294	63.7%
2017	44.96	669^th	1293	48.3%
2018	73.13	285^th	1293	78.0%
2019	69.23	365^th	1356	73.1%
2021	78.25	216^th	1241	82.6%
2022	84.49	159^th	1369	88.4%
2023	82.22	197^th	1367	85.6%
2024	75.81	276^th	1363	79.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	85.06	89^th	1161	92.3%
2019	68.20	274^th	1217	77.5%
2021	83.37	71^st	1019	93.0%
2022	91.59	38^th	1221	96.9%
2023	84.47	90^th	1234	92.7%
2024	70.10	241^st	1219	80.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Midland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	74.04	258^th	1226	79.0%
2019	72.72	299^th	1276	76.6%
2021	81.98	129^th	1017	87.3%
2022	85.10	138^th	1286	89.3%
2023	82.29	176^th	1275	86.2%
2024	74.60	262^nd	1251	79.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Midland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	71.47	273^rd	1223	77.7%
2019	63.99	392^nd	1296	69.8%
2021	71.12	229^th	1048	78.1%
2022	81.92	170^th	1286	86.8%
2023	78.43	212^th	1292	83.6%
2024	75.22	255^th	1264	79.8%

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Rank History for White students at Midland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	58.64	340^th	889	61.8%
2019	54.48	390^th	905	56.9%
2021	69.32	207^th	813	74.5%
2022	73.90	173^rd	898	80.7%
2023	71.23	204^th	895	77.2%
2024	66.08	253^rd	875	71.1%

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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 Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	143	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1996	143	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1997	141	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1998	147	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1999	134	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2000	155	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2001	134	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2002	144	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2003	144	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2004	290	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2005	286	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2006	265	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	4	275
2007	257	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2008	229	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2009	218	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
2010	219	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	223
2011	228	1	2	6	0	0	1	0	238
2012	202	1	2	3	0	0	1	0	209
2013	195	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	200
2014	194	1	1	6	1	0	0	0	203
2015	183	1	0	4	1	0	3	0	192
2016	201	2	0	4	1	0	2	0	210
2017	196	2	0	3	1	0	2	0	204
2018	206	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	215
2019	203	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	212
2020	204	1	0	3	0	0	8	0	216
2021	191	1	0	6	0	0	9	0	207
2022	181	0	0	8	0	0	5	0	194
2023	175	4	0	12	0	2	3	0	196
2024	193	7	0	12	0	2	4	0	218

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
1996	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
1997	146	9.6	15.2	n/a
1998	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1999	136	10.0	13.6	n/a
2000	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
2001	135	10.0	13.5	n/a
2002	148	11.0	13.5	27.7
2003	148	11.0	13.5	27.7
2004	296	16.0	18.5	28
2005	290	16.0	18.1	26.6
2006	275	15.0	18.3	27.3
2007	264	13.0	20.3	27.7
2008	231	11.0	21.0	33.3
2009	222	17.0	13.1	37.4
2010	223	16.0	13.9	36
2011	238	16.0	14.8	42
2012	209	13.0	16.0	43.1
2013	200	20.4	9.7	40.5
2014	203	n/a	n/a	41.4
2015	192	14.0	13.7	43.2
2016	210	14.0	15.0	41
2017	204	12.0	17.0	43.1
2018	215	13.5	15.9	45.6
2019	212	14.0	15.1	46.7
2020	216	12.9	16.7	52.8
2021	207	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	194	12.0	16.1	52.1
2023	196	15.0	13.0	50.5
2024	218	14.0	15.5	53.7

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
1996	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
1997	146	9.6	15.2	n/a
1998	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1999	136	10.0	13.6	n/a
2000	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
2001	135	10.0	13.5	n/a
2002	148	11.0	13.5	27.7
2003	148	11.0	13.5	27.7
2004	296	16.0	18.5	28
2005	290	16.0	18.1	26.6
2006	275	15.0	18.3	27.3
2007	264	13.0	20.3	27.7
2008	231	11.0	21.0	33.3
2009	222	17.0	13.1	37.4
2010	223	16.0	13.9	36
2011	238	16.0	14.8	42
2012	209	13.0	16.0	43.1
2013	200	20.4	9.7	40.5
2014	203	n/a	n/a	41.4
2015	192	14.0	13.7	43.2
2016	210	14.0	15.0	41
2017	204	12.0	17.0	43.1
2018	215	13.5	15.9	45.6
2019	212	14.0	15.1	46.7
2020	216	12.9	16.7	52.8
2021	207	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	194	12.0	16.1	52.1
2023	196	15.0	13.0	50.5
2024	218	14.0	15.5	53.7

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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