Midland Freshman High Renovations

Midland Independent School District is executing a $28,716,000 renovation and alteration project at 101 E. Gist Ave. in Midland. The scope, filed under the name Midland Freshman High Renovations, involves additions and alterations spanning 60,392 sq ft. With an estimated cost of $475 per square foot, the project is a significant capital investment for the district's facilities in Midland County.

Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027, with work officially starting in August 2025. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed plan review in June 2025, establishing the regulatory framework for this build. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Stephen D Macphie, ensuring the renovations meet state standards.

JSA Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record. The firm has been involved in other Midland County projects, including work for Green Tree Country Club and other Midland ISD facilities. This project is part of a broader portfolio of six other TDLR-registered projects for the district totaling $64,100,000, indicating a sustained commitment to infrastructure updates in the region.

The project's scale places it in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration filings in Midland County over the last 24 months. While the median cost for similar work in the county is $250,000, this project's $28,716,000 estimate reflects its comprehensive nature. The scheduled build window of 695 days is longer than the county median of 122 days, consistent with the complexity of high-volume school renovations.

Public funds are involved in this project, which is situated in a ZIP code with a median household income of $105,106 and a median owner-occupied home value of $329,300. The work is being carried out on public land, serving the educational needs of the Midland community. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, clearing the path for the construction phase to proceed as planned.