Midland Elementary School

625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Midland Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Midland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1314 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
27%
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midland Elementary School's ranking?
Midland Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
249 students attend Midland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Midland Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Midland Elementary School offer ?
Midland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Midland Elementary School part of?
Midland Elementary School is part of Midland CUSD 7 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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