Midland Freshman HS 4 Lane Synthetic Running Track & Tennis Courts

Midland Independent School District completed a $1,948,025 renovation at 101 E Gist Ave in Midland, adding athletic facilities to the existing turf field at Midland Freshman High School. The project scope included the installation of a four-lane synthetic running track, dedicated lighting, a scoreboard, bleachers, and tennis courts. This construction work is classified as a renovation and alteration, covering an estimated 80,000 square feet of site improvements.

The construction window was compact, with work beginning in December 2024 and the filing indicating a completion date of February 2025. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) closed the project file in January 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that the regulatory oversight phase for the specific accessibility requirements of the new track and courts has concluded.

Project Scope and Cost Analysis

The estimated cost of $1,948,025 places this project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Midland County, which stands at $250,000. The cost per square foot for this project is $24, a figure that is below the county median of $81 per square foot for similar work. The scheduled build window of 81 days is shorter than the county median of 122 days, indicating a rapid execution timeline for the installation of the track, lighting, and court surfaces.

Midland Independent School District is the owner of record for this facility. The district has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $64,100,000 in estimated costs. These other filings, which include projects for N/A, Bush Elementary School, and DeZavala Elementary School, are all listed with a status of review complete. The presence of public funds and public land in this project aligns with the district's role as a public entity managing educational infrastructure in Midland County.

Local Context and Registration

The project is located in ZIP code 79701, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population at about 27,678. The median household income in this area is $57,679, and the median owner-occupied home value is $204,000. The accessibility specialist registered for this specific filing is Stephen D Macphie. The TDLR registration for this project was active in January 2025, coinciding with the closure of the file. The work adds specific athletic amenities to the high school campus, distinct from other local renovations such as the IHOP to Dual Brand Remodel or the Lamesa Shopping Center new construction in the same area.