Midland Independent School District operates more than 35 education centers, elementary, middle and high schools throughout Texas. It offers education to students in grades kindergarten through 12 and has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students. The district offers a research-based curriculum that includes language arts, science and health education, foreign languages, mathematics, social studies, fine arts, career and technology, special and physical education. It provides a variety of extracurricular activities to students, including debates, band, choir, theater arts, orchestra and speech. The services offered by the district include health assistance and transportation, child nutrition and individual counseling. The district organizes athletic tournaments and offers various sports activities, such as football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis and track and field. The district has its administrative office located in Midland, Texas.