Summary:
The Midland Community School District has one elementary school, Midland Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has 198 students. Midland Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state averages, particularly in math. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher than average funding per student.
Despite its strong academic performance, Midland Elementary's ranking among Iowa elementary schools has declined in recent years, from 272 out of 576 in 2024-2025 to 405 out of 565 in 2022-2023, with an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This could be due to factors not captured in the data, such as changes in the school's demographics or other aspects of its performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which may be impacting its overall performance.
Overall, Midland Elementary stands out as a strong performer within the Midland Community School District, with exceptional academic achievement, particularly in math. However, the school's declining ranking and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest that there may be areas for improvement, and further analysis of the school's demographics and other factors could provide additional insights.
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