Summary:
Midland Academy Charter School is a single K-8 charter school in Midland, TX, serving 421 students as its own independent district, Midland Academy Charter School.
This school presents a mixed picture of academic performance. It earns a 4-star overall rating and ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, but its recent ranking trend has declined from the 75th to the 66th percentile over three years. The school’s standout strength is in 8th grade, where 91.3% of students are proficient in Reading (far above the state average of 58.69%) and 69.23% are proficient in Math. Additionally, 100% of students taking Algebra I achieved proficiency, more than doubling the state average. However, these successes are contrasted by a critical weakness in 7th grade Math, where only 4.76% of students were proficient in the most recent year—a dramatic drop from 61.54% the year prior. Reading performance is also inconsistent: while 8th graders excel, 4th and 5th graders actually scored below the state average in Reading.
Key metrics show a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, a 0% dropout rate, and 41.09% of students economically disadvantaged. Per-student spending is $9,349. The volatility in math scores, especially the sharp decline in 7th grade, suggests a potential curriculum or instruction issue that parents should investigate. The school’s ability to achieve strong results in 8th grade and Algebra I despite economic challenges is noteworthy, but the uneven performance across grades—particularly the struggles in middle school math—indicates that academic support may not be evenly distributed. Parents should consider how the school’s resources are allocated, especially given the contrast between top-performing 8th graders and struggling 7th graders.
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