Long Elementary

Long Elementary sits in the heart of Midland, a West Texas oil town where the pace is unhurried and community ties run deep — but like many schools in the district, it faces real academic challenges, with scores that fall below most of its peers statewide. Families in this part of Midland tend to be working-class and deeply rooted in the neighborhood, and for those who are engaged and willing to supplement learning at home, there's a tight-knit school community to plug into. Parents who prioritize academics may want to explore tutoring support or look at how the school's individual teachers and programs stack up before enrolling.