Summary:
Zip code 36350 is home to a single elementary school, Midland City Elementary School, which serves 478 students in Pre-K through 4th grade in the Midland City, Alabama area, operating within the highly-rated Dale County school district.
As the only elementary school in this zip code, Midland City Elementary is the clear focal point for local families. The school has shown a positive trajectory in its state ranking, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 57th percentile in 2025-2026, though it remains a 3-star school. A standout strength is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.6%, which is less than half the state average of 12.0%—a strong indicator of consistent student engagement. This is especially notable given that nearly 70% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet the school still manages to outperform state averages in 4th grade Math (51.81% vs. 42.07%), English (61.45% vs. 59.53%), and Science (52.44% vs. 50.23%). The most dramatic recent change is in 4th grade Science, which jumped an impressive 19.5 percentage points year-over-year, suggesting a successful shift in instructional focus.
However, there are areas of concern for parents to watch. English proficiency has declined significantly, with 3rd grade dropping from 74.71% to 62.63% and 4th grade falling from 68.29% to 61.45% in the latest year. Additionally, 3rd grade Math proficiency (41.41%) trails both the state average (44.89%) and the district average (53.51%), pointing to a potential early learning gap. The student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1 is slightly above recommended levels, and the most recent per-student spending data ($9,207) is from 2018-2019, making it difficult to assess current resource allocation. While the school is a solid performer that punches above its weight given its demographics, the declining literacy scores and weak 3rd grade math suggest that targeted support in these areas will be critical for maintaining its upward momentum.
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