The Midland School District is based in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas and operates the public schools in Independence County, Arkansas. The district was formed in 1985 when the schools in Floral and Pleasant Plains were consolidated.[1]
Schools in the district include;
- Midland Elementary School (347 Students) in Floral[2]
- Midland High School (241 students) in Pleasant Plains[2]
Compared to a state average of 56%, 63% of the students in this district qualified for free or reduced-price meals.[3]
This district spends $6,824 per student per year. The state average is $8,128.[4]
The district is governed by a Board of Education of six elected members.[5]
- Bryson Wood
- Connie Blevins
- Deborah Frazier
- Brandon Bowren
- Robert ("Bub") Beel [6]
- Bob Rhew
Dean Stanley is the district's superintendent. [7]
References
edit- ^ Midland School District. "Midland School District - A Brief History". Midland.k12.ar.us. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ a b Midland Elementary School (September 7, 2010). "Elementary Schools in Midland School District - Pleasant Plains, AR". GreatSchools. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ "Test Scores for Midland School District". GreatSchools. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ "Test Scores for Midland School District". GreatSchools. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ Midland School District. "Midland School District - Board Members". Midland.k12.ar.us. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ Brantley, Max (October 27, 2010). "Protection for gay kids UPDATES | Arkansas Blog". Arktimes.com. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ Brantley, Max (October 27, 2010). "School chief questions McCance's place on School Board | Arkansas Blog". Arktimes.com. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ Koon, David (October 29, 2010). "UPDATE: No resignation yet from Clint McCance | Arkansas Blog". Arktimes.com. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
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