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
The county's data showed that kindergarten had the biggest classes with 575 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with no students.
Countywide, Mt. Pleasant City School District welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article 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 have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | Total enrollment in 2021-22 | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant City School District | 3,518 | 3,378 | -4 |
| Shepherd Public Schools | 1,736 | 1,785 | 2.8 |
| Beal City Public Schools | 666 | 654 | -1.8 |
| Renaissance Public School Academy | 418 | 426 | 1.9 |
| Flextech High School Shepherd | 68 | 71 | 4.4 |
Alerts Sign-up