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 Isabella County welcomed 6,779 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 6.4% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant City School District recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 307 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Isabella 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 multiracial Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Beal City Public Schools | 2.3% | 654 |
| Flextech High School Shepherd | 2.8% | 71 |
| Mt. Pleasant City School District | 9.1% | 3,378 |
| Renaissance Public School Academy | 14.1% | 426 |
| Shepherd Public Schools | 1.5% | 1,785 |
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