Midland Independent School District, Texas
| Midland Independent School District |
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| Midland, Texas |
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| Superintendent: Stephanie D. Howard |
| # of school board members: 7 |
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Midland Independent School District is a school district in Texas.
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Superintendent
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Stephanie D. Howard is the superintendent of the Midland Independent School District. She was appointed superintendent effective January 3, 2023. Howard's previous career experience includes serving as the superintendent of the Crane Independent School District, and the deputy superintendent of the Ector County Independent School District.[1]
Past superintendents
- Angélica Ramsey was the superintendent of the Midland Independent School District from February 2021 until 2022. Ramsey's previous career experience includes serving as the superintendent of the Pleasant Valley School District in California.[2]
- Orlando Riddick was the superintendent of the Midland Independent School District from 2017 to 2021. Riddick's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Cedar Hill Independent School District, the director of high schools in the Austin Independent School District, and an assistant principal in the San Antonio Independent School District.[3]
- Rod Schroder was the interim superintendent of the Midland Independent School District from 2016 to 2017.[3] Schroder's previous career experience included working as a teacher, coach, and superintendent in the Amarillo Independent School District.[4][5]
- Ryder Warren was the superintendent of the Midland Independent School District from 2010 to 2016. Warren's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Marble Falls Independent School District, Crane Independent School District, and Thorndale Independent School District.[6]
School board
The Midland ISD school board consists of seven members elected to four-year terms. Board members are elected by district.[7]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 1 | Michael Booker | January 4, 2021 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 2 | Angel Hernandez | November 18, 2024 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 3 | Tommy Bishop | 2006 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 4 | Matt Friez | November 18, 2024 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 5 | Brandon Hodges | November 16, 2022 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 6 | Sara Burleson | November 16, 2022 |
| Midland Independent School District Board of Trustees District 7 | Josh Guinn | November 18, 2024 |
Elections
Board members are elected on a staggered basis in November of even-numbered years.
Four seats on the board were up for general election on November 5, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was August 19, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Midland ISD school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[8]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[9]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $41,326,000 | $1,565 | 11% |
| Local: | $234,264,000 | $8,874 | 65% |
| State: | $85,907,000 | $3,254 | 24% |
| Total: | $361,497,000 | $13,694 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $444,049,000 | $16,821 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $296,075,000 | $11,215 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $177,958,000 | $6,741 | 40% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $33,101,000 | $1,253 | 7% |
| Administration: | $31,473,000 | $1,192 | 7% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $53,543,000 | $2,028 | 12% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $15,280,000 | $578 | |
| Construction: | $10,826,000 | $410 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $1,466,000 | $55 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $6,700,000 | $253 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
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| 2024-2025[10] | $61,200 | $78,170 |
| 2023-2024[11] | $60,500 | $77,550 |
| 2021-2022[12] | $57,500 | $79,450 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[13]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 34 | 63 | 24 | 29 | 40-49 | 40-44 | 48 |
| 2018-2019 | 41 | 62 | 31 | 36 | 30-39 | 50-54 | 53 |
| 2017-2018 | 41 | 55-59 | 30 | 36 | 20-29 | 45-49 | 55 |
| 2016-2017 | 72 | 80-84 | 63 | 68 | 60-69 | 75-79 | 82 |
| 2015-2016 | 65 | 65-69 | 53 | 61 | 50-59 | 70-74 | 80 |
| 2014-2015 | 61 | 70-74 | 45 | 57 | 60-69 | 70-74 | 75 |
| 2013-2014 | 65 | 65-69 | 50 | 61 | 70-79 | 75-79 | 78 |
| 2012-2013 | 69 | 70-74 | 52 | 65 | 70-79 | 75-79 | 81 |
| 2011-2012 | 77 | 80-84 | 64 | 73 | >=80 | 75-79 | 86 |
| 2010-2011 | 79 | 75-79 | 68 | 75 | >=90 | 87 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 36 | 56 | 31 | 30 | 40-49 | 45-49 | 52 |
| 2018-2019 | 36 | 53 | 28 | 31 | 30-39 | 40-44 | 51 |
| 2017-2018 | 35 | 45-49 | 24 | 30 | 30-39 | 40-44 | 51 |
| 2016-2017 | 64 | 60-64 | 54 | 59 | 50-59 | 65-69 | 78 |
| 2015-2016 | 63 | 57 | 51 | 58 | 60-69 | 70-74 | 79 |
| 2014-2015 | 66 | 55-59 | 56 | 61 | 50-54 | 75-79 | 81 |
| 2013-2014 | 67 | 55-59 | 55 | 62 | 60-69 | 75-79 | 82 |
| 2012-2013 | 72 | 65-69 | 62 | 66 | 70-79 | 75-79 | 85 |
| 2011-2012 | 84 | 75-79 | 77 | 80 | >=80 | 90-94 | 92 |
| 2010-2011 | 85 | 80-84 | 80 | 81 | 80-89 | 93 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 88 | 80-89 | 85-89 | 87 | PS | >=80 | 90 |
| 2017-2018 | 89 | 80-89 | 80-84 | 87 | PS | >=80 | 93 |
| 2016-2017 | 89 | >=80 | 80-84 | 86 | >=50 | >=80 | 94 |
| 2015-2016 | 87 | >=80 | 80-84 | 85 | PS | >=80 | 92 |
| 2014-2015 | 84 | >=80 | 75-79 | 83 | PS | >=50 | 89 |
| 2013-2014 | 81 | 80-89 | 70-74 | 78 | PS | >=50 | 88 |
| 2012-2013 | 80 | 60-69 | 70-74 | 75 | >=50 | >=50 | 90 |
| 2011-2012 | 83 | >=80 | 70-74 | 80 | PS | PS | 90 |
| 2010-2011 | 82 | >=80 | 65-69 | 79 | >=50 | PS | 89 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
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| 2023-2024 | 28,752 | 3.2 |
| 2022-2023 | 27,842 | 5.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 26,398 | 3.1 |
| 2020-2021 | 25,579 | -3.3 |
| 2019-2020 | 26,432 | 0.9 |
| 2018-2019 | 26,183 | 1.8 |
| 2017-2018 | 25,716 | 4.0 |
| 2016-2017 | 24,692 | 0.6 |
| 2015-2016 | 24,555 | 0.8 |
| 2014-2015 | 24,369 | 3.3 |
| 2013-2014 | 23,560 | 1.0 |
| 2012-2013 | 23,319 | 3.0 |
| 2011-2012 | 22,628 | 3.9 |
| 2010-2011 | 21,736 | 1.7 |
| 2009-2010 | 21,374 | -0.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 21,466 | 1.9 |
| 2007-2008 | 21,056 | 0.6 |
| 2006-2007 | 20,922 | 1.0 |
| 2005-2006 | 20,711 | 0.0 |
| 2004-2005 | 20,716 | -1.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 20,921 | 0.7 |
| 2002-2003 | 20,777 | 0.1 |
| 2001-2002 | 20,755 | 1.1 |
| 2000-2001 | 20,522 | -3.4 |
| 1999-2000 | 21,215 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Midland Independent School District (%) | Texas K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.4 | 5.4 |
| Black | 6.6 | 12.8 |
| Hispanic | 66.8 | 53.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| White | 21.6 | 25.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Midland Independent School District had 1,536.04 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 18.72.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 56.59 |
| Kindergarten: | 107.43 |
| Elementary: | 654.53 |
| Secondary: | 612.35 |
| Total: | 1,536.04 |
Midland Independent School District employed 7.28 district administrators and 178.43 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 7.28 |
| District Administrative Support: | 171.33 |
| School Administrators: | 178.43 |
| School Administrative Support: | 96.89 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 503.26 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 5.13 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 71.74 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 20.03 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 128.69 |
| Other Support Services: | 597.24 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2015: District suicide rate
In January 2015, the district announced it was seeking help to lower the suicide rate at its schools. The district had 10 teen suicides in fewer than five years, according to a report by NewsWest 9.[14] In December 2014, Superintendent Ryder Warren cited it as “the most important issue” facing the district.[15] "I think this community is going to step up and go at it head on," Warren said.[14]
Community organizations, such as Midland Memorial Hospital and the Abell-Hanger Foundation, offered to help the district identify students with mental health issues. The district also turned to the Midland County Commissioners Court because students needed to travel outside of Midland for mental health treatment.[15] However, even with existing aid, Warren expressed concern that the district still needed help, citing the lack of long-term care for struggling students. Warren listed staff training, prevention awareness, and additional aid from the community as potential solutions.[14]
2013: Housing shortage for teachers
The rise in oil prices and the related boom in Texas jobs in 2013 contributed to a shortage in available housing in the Midland ISD area. Among those seeking shelter were the district's teachers. They competed with new residents in the West Texas town, which saw an 8 percent increase in population between 2010 and 2012. As a result, rental costs for modest homes increased.[16]
To help accommodate the need for more housing, Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) announced it had converted 44 former patient rooms at its west campus into temporary living space for its employees and Midland Independent School District teachers. The plan called for teachers to pay $750 per month for three months, with an option to renew. MMH Vice-President Cory Edmondson called it "a community service."[17]
Contact information
Midland Independent School District
615 W. Missouri Ave.
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-240-1000
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See also
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Midland Independent School District
- Texas Association of School Boards
- Texas Education Agency
Footnotes
- ↑ Midland Independent School District, "DR. STEPHANIE D. HOWARD," accessed November 30, 2023
- ↑ Midland Independent School District, "Office of the Superintendent," accessed July 19, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dallas Morning News, "Cedar Hill superintendent named sole finalist for Midland ISD position," May 9, 2017
- ↑ Amarillo Globe-News, "Rod Schroder named interim superintendent at Midland ISD," August 3, 2016
- ↑ Midland Reporter-Telegram, "New interim superintendent doesn’t mince words during first meeting," September 13, 2016
- ↑ Midland Reporter-Telegram, "MISD's superintendent appears on his way out," June 27, 2016
- ↑ Policy On Line, "Midland ISD Board Policy Manual BBB," accessed July 23, 2021
- ↑ Policy On Line, "Midland ISD Board Policy Manual BED," accessed July 21, 2021
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Midland Independent School District, "Midland Independent School District 2024-2025 Compensation Manual," accessed April 22, 2025
- ↑ Midland Independent School District, "Midland Independent School District 2023-2024 Compensation Manual," accessed February 5, 2024
- ↑ Midland Independent School District, "Midland Independent School District 2021-2022 Compensation Manual," accessed July 20, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 NewsWest 9, "Midland School District Looking for Help to Eliminate Teen Suicide," January 20, 2015
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Midland Reporter-Telegram, "Superintendent cites suicides as MISD's top issue," December 16, 2014
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Midland's Latest Oil Boom Strains Housing, Schools," July 13, 2012
- ↑ Midland Reporter-Telegram, "MMH makes temporary housing agreement with MISD official," August 28, 2013
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