MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
Data showed that Clare County welcomed 3,933 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the four districts in Clare County, Clare Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of eight students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Clare County.
Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.
Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps widening. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | % of American Indian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Public Schools | 0.5% | 1,605 |
| Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District | 0.6% | 360 |
| Farwell Area Schools | 0.2% | 1,008 |
| Harrison Community Schools | 0.3% | 1,260 |
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