The top reported proficiency rate is 7% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Midland Alternative Program
Midland Alternative Program is a small school serving grades seven through twelve within Midland ISD. The school currently enrolls a small student body, with an enrollment concentrated in middle and high school grades. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with meaningful representation of Black and Asian students and a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
As an alternative school, Midland Alternative Program serves students whose academic or behavioral needs fall outside the traditional comprehensive school setting. The school's location in Midland places it within an energy-driven economy where the district is undergoing major facilities transformation following a bond passage in 2023, though the Alternative Program itself operates separately from the new high school construction timelines.
Academic performance on state assessments is very low across tested subjects and grades. In 2024-25, proficiency rates across STAAR testing ranged from near zero in several grades and subjects to single digits in others. Eighth-grade math and eighth-grade social studies show zero students meeting proficiency standards. Seventh-grade English and math each show a small handful of students meeting standards, while eighth-grade science and seventh-grade English approach standards show slightly higher participation but remain in single digits. The only somewhat stronger area is "approaches" level performance in social studies and English, where around one in six to one in seven students met that lower threshold. This pattern reflects the characteristics of an alternative placement: students arrive with significant academic gaps, and the school's mission centers on re-engagement and behavior support rather than traditional academic advancement.
The school does not report a graduation rate, which is typical for alternative programs that function as intake and transition points rather than traditional diploma-granting settings. State testing data was available for grades seven and eight only; no STAAR results appear for grades nine through twelve, which may reflect the nature of alternative placement where older students pursue different pathways, diploma types, or have exited prior testing bands.
When compared against other districts in Midland County, the school's overall proficiency index sits at the bottom quartile, well below the median performance of traditional public schools in the county. A parent considering this placement should understand that this is not a college-preparatory or accelerated academic environment. Instead, Midland Alternative Program exists to serve students in crisis, students with significant behavior support needs, or students returning to education after disengagement. The low test scores reflect the student population served, not necessarily the quality of support or structure. Parents should look directly to the school about its disciplinary policies, re-engagement approaches, credit recovery options, counseling services, and graduation pathway options for students at different entry points.
The broader Midland ISD context includes substantial change. A major bond passage in 2023 will reshape district facilities and trigger a full grade reconfiguration in 2028, when new high schools open and sixth graders move into middle schools. For families considering alternative placement now, that future reconfiguration is context; the Alternative Program may or may not be affected by those campus transitions, and that is worth clarifying directly with the school and district.
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