Larkin Township’s public schools outscore 90% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 51% of Larkin Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Larkin Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Larkin Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 126 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Larkin Township’s, its schools beat 56%, lower than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,483 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Larkin Township’s grade
A: better than 90% of Michigan school districts, #80 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Larkin Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Larkin Township
PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Grades PK–K · 63 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Midland
6th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 919 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Midland
7th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 919 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Midland
8th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 919 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Midland
9th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
HH Dow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Midland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,129 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
10th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
HH Dow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Midland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,129 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
11th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
HH Dow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Midland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,129 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
12th grade in Larkin Township · depends on your address
HH Dow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Midland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,129 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Midland
Larkin Township’s public schools are run by Midland Public Schools, which also serves Homer, Ingersoll, Lincoln and Midland and others. Parts of Larkin Township (3% of its land) are served by Meridian instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Larkin Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Larkin Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Larkin Township | A | Midland |
| Midland | A | Midland |
| Lincoln | A | Meridian PK–12 · Midland PK–12 |
| Mills | A | Midland |
| Beaver | B− | Bay City |
| Midland Township | A | Bullock Creek PK–12 · Midland PK–12 |
4 of the 5 neighbors share Midland with Larkin Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Larkin Township
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Larkin Township’s schools
Are Larkin Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Larkin Township children attend outscore 90% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #80 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Larkin Township in?
Midland Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,380 students in 13 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Larkin Township are served by Meridian.
Where do Larkin Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: HH Dow High School and Midland High School.
What is Larkin Township’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Midland Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Larkin Township spend per student?
$14,483 in Midland Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Larkin Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Larkin Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.