Midland El/Middle School

Summary:

Midland El/Middle School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the Midland Borough School District in Midland, Pennsylvania, with 211 students. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has consistently maintained a 2-star rating since 2013-2014.

Midland El/Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with test scores that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts were 17.5% and 40.5%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 53%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students, male students, and white students. Additionally, the school has experienced higher dropout rates compared to the state average, with a 1.6% dropout rate in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, Midland El/Middle School's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Blackhawk Intermediate School, Dutch Ridge Elementary School, and Todd Lane Elementary School, which are part of the Blackhawk and Central Valley school districts. These nearby schools have much higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that Midland El/Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 173 7th St
       Midland, PA  15059-1469


(724) 643-8650

District: Midland Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1123rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,828 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.2%
African American:
24.3%
Two or more races:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Midland El/Middle School ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midland El/Middle School ranks worse than 71.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.27. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Midland El/Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), African American (24.3%), two or more races (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland El/Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland El/Middle School is $19,828.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midland El/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland El/Middle School 1123rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Midland El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Midland El/Middle School 641st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Midland El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Midland Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Borough School District 474th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midland El/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.14 755th 1302 42.0%
2004 27.91 1026th 1308 21.6%
2005 59.79 633rd 1299 51.3%
2006 73.04 403rd 1545 73.9%
2007 42.92 1094th 1555 29.6%
2008 58.38 783rd 1551 49.5%
2009 64.01 639th 1549 58.7%
2010 76.59 303rd 1579 80.8%
2011 61.08 747th 1597 53.2%
2012 52.34 1008th 1599 37.0%
2013 46.39 1029th 1519 32.3%
2014 46.94 987th 1467 32.7%
2015 55.51 804th 1474 45.5%
2016 58.66 793rd 1554 49.0%
2017 45.55 992nd 1547 35.9%
2018 45.32 1001st 1530 34.6%
2019 51.33 903rd 1544 41.5%
2021 41.88 942nd 1433 34.3%
2022 43.69 986th 1534 35.7%
2023 36.04 1069th 1534 30.3%
2024 28.28 1123rd 1526 26.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.70 1080th 1414 23.6%
2024 26.03 1113th 1432 22.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.33 1309th 1488 12.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.33 1207th 1495 19.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.87 1189th 1229 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midland El/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.58 239th 643 62.8%
2004 88.51 46th 663 93.1%
2005 84.09 94th 687 86.3%
2006 76.13 152nd 736 79.3%
2007 61.88 325th 749 56.6%
2008 67.65 267th 753 64.5%
2009 64.07 299th 770 61.2%
2010 60.72 371st 805 53.9%
2011 65.52 330th 825 60.0%
2012 70.18 279th 834 66.5%
2013 62.16 356th 758 53.0%
2014 27.46 573rd 728 21.3%
2015 38.82 541st 835 35.2%
2016 35.55 586th 870 32.6%
2017 35.30 584th 877 33.4%
2018 67.19 285th 861 66.9%
2019 70.02 258th 891 71.0%
2021 42.68 477th 797 40.2%
2022 50.86 457th 883 48.2%
2023 48.72 486th 893 45.6%
2024 26.27 641st 891 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.67 203rd 874 76.8%
2024 41.14 530th 877 39.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.21 556th 860 35.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.28 724th 870 16.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Midland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.37 444th 681 34.8%
2024 16.31 601st 673 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Midland El/Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Midland El/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 104 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1989 128 89 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 124 89 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1991 129 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 138 95 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1993 183 118 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 218 133 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 210 130 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 210 130 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 230 133 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 232 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 240 154 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2000 227 151 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 201 139 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 178 131 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 178 131 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 182 158 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 176 163 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 161 144 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 163 146 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 175 131 9 18 0 n/a n/a 12 345
2009 176 138 8 19 0 n/a n/a 9 350
2010 188 122 9 18 0 n/a n/a 10 347
2011 211 108 2 14 0 4 19 0 358
2012 205 113 3 20 0 0 16 0 357
2013 191 104 3 15 0 0 15 0 328
2014 175 90 3 16 0 0 26 0 310
2015 176 73 3 10 0 0 24 0 286
2016 184 74 3 9 0 0 29 0 299
2017 168 69 4 8 0 0 22 0 271
2018 169 71 6 7 0 0 27 0 280
2019 167 60 5 9 0 0 31 0 272
2020 162 58 3 12 0 0 28 0 263
2021 154 57 4 10 0 0 31 0 256
2022 140 52 3 7 0 0 37 0 239
2023 116 45 1 11 0 0 38 0 211
2024 120 56 0 13 0 0 41 0 230

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 El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 18.5 13.0 n/a
1989 220 19.0 11.5 n/a
1990 216 19.0 11.3 0
1991 228 17.4 13.1 n/a
1992 237 20.7 11.4 n/a
1993 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1994 355 21.2 16.7 n/a
1995 341 23.5 14.5 n/a
1996 341 23.5 14.5 n/a
1997 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
1998 374 24.0 15.6 n/a
1999 397 23.0 17.3 n/a
2000 389 24.5 15.9 65
2001 349 25.5 13.7 67.6
2002 317 24.0 13.2 67.5
2003 317 24.0 13.2 67.5
2004 356 21.0 17.0 66.3
2005 358 22.0 16.3 59.8
2006 327 23.0 14.2 68.2
2007 331 22.0 15.0 58
2008 345 23.0 15.0 67.6
2009 350 22.0 15.9 69.8
2010 347 23.0 15.0 67.1
2011 358 22.0 16.2 63.4
2012 357 20.2 17.6 64.7
2013 328 20.2 16.2 63.4
2014 310 18.8 16.4 70.3
2015 286 18.0 15.8 72
2016 299 19.0 15.7 74.9
2017 271 18.9 14.3 74.2
2018 280 18.9 14.8 71.4
2019 272 18.6 14.6 100
2020 263 18.6 14.1 100
2021 256 18.6 13.7 98.8
2022 239 18.6 12.8 98.7
2023 211 17.6 11.9 57.3
2024 230 16.6 13.8 100

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 El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 18.5 13.0 n/a
1989 220 19.0 11.5 n/a
1990 216 19.0 11.3 0
1991 228 17.4 13.1 n/a
1992 237 20.7 11.4 n/a
1993 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1994 355 21.2 16.7 n/a
1995 341 23.5 14.5 n/a
1996 341 23.5 14.5 n/a
1997 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
1998 374 24.0 15.6 n/a
1999 397 23.0 17.3 n/a
2000 389 24.5 15.9 65
2001 349 25.5 13.7 67.6
2002 317 24.0 13.2 67.5
2003 317 24.0 13.2 67.5
2004 356 21.0 17.0 66.3
2005 358 22.0 16.3 59.8
2006 327 23.0 14.2 68.2
2007 331 22.0 15.0 58
2008 345 23.0 15.0 67.6
2009 350 22.0 15.9 69.8
2010 347 23.0 15.0 67.1
2011 358 22.0 16.2 63.4
2012 357 20.2 17.6 64.7
2013 328 20.2 16.2 63.4
2014 310 18.8 16.4 70.3
2015 286 18.0 15.8 72
2016 299 19.0 15.7 74.9
2017 271 18.9 14.3 74.2
2018 280 18.9 14.8 71.4
2019 272 18.6 14.6 100
2020 263 18.6 14.1 100
2021 256 18.6 13.7 98.8
2022 239 18.6 12.8 98.7
2023 211 17.6 11.9 57.3
2024 230 16.6 13.8 100

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midland El/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,726 (8.3%) $19,043 (91.7%) $20,769
2020 $1,182 (7.0%) $15,717 (93.0%) $16,899
2021 $4,546 (19.9%) $18,268 (80.1%) $22,815
2022 $2,703 (13.6%) $17,126 (86.4%) $19,828

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midland El/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 903rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1069th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.2%
Ranks 258th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 486th of 893 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)68.524
 44.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)71.450
 21.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)30.433.4
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Midland El/Middle School)78.260
 18.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)73.940
 33.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)33.375
 41.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)48.558.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)46.19.5
 36.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)5047.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)54.622.7
 31.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)77.345.4
 31.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Midland El/Middle School)3231.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Midland El/Middle School)6868.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)7662.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Midland El/Middle School)45.128.8
 16.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Midland El/Middle School)72.964.5
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Midland El/Middle School)65.350
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272211
 22.4%
African American6045
 25%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White167116
 30.5%
Two or More Races3138
 22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%57.3%
 42.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Midland El/Middle School.

Students at Midland El/Middle School are 52% White, 24% African American, 18% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Midland El/Middle School ranks 1123rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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