Serving 14 students in grades 7-11, Midland Alternative Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Midland Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Midland Alternative Program's student population of 14 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Midland Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Alternative Program is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Midland Alternative Program is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Midland Alternative Program?
14 students attend Midland Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Midland Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Alternative Program?
Midland Alternative Program has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland Alternative Program offer ?
Midland Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Midland Alternative Program part of?
Midland Alternative Program is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Midland Alternative Program located?
Midland Alternative Program is located in the West End neighborhood of Midland, TX.
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