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South Elementary School vs. Midland Academy Charter School

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School Overview

School
South Elementary School
201 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Midland Academy Charter School
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Midland Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Midland Academy Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-8
Total Students
607 students
402 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Midland Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Midland Academy Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Midland Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Midland Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Academy Charter School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6928 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1038 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Midland Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
60%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Midland Academy Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
84
-
Kindergarten Students
69
54
Grade 1 Students
72
52
Grade 2 Students
93
54
Grade 3 Students
65
52
Grade 4 Students
81
51
Grade 5 Students
71
49
Grade 6 Students
72
35
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Midland Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Academy Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
87%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Midland Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Academy Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Midland Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Academy Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Midland Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Academy Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Midland Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Academy Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.24
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Midland Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Midland Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Midland Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Academy Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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