MIDLAND COUNTY: FOLLOW THE MONEY
The $9,608 foundation allowance is only one piece of the funding picture.
Using Michigan Department of Education's 2024–25 Bulletin 1014, here's what each traditional public school district actually reported in general fund revenue per pupil — broken down by state, local, federal, and other sources.
Coleman: $17,012
Meridian: $15,745
Bullock Creek: $14,962
Midland: $14,824
Same county. Same foundation allowance. Different revenue pictures.
The ledger is always a little more interesting once you open it. 🪶