Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/
Overall, white students who took the test scored an average of 962.8. The average registered for the whole district was 951.6.
Data shows that 23.9% of the ethnic group were considered ready for college.
In the previous year, 32.5% passed the college readiness benchmark on the SAT.
There were a total of 134 students taking the test in the district.
Academic performance in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels. According to the 2024 NAEP results, the share of students reaching the basic benchmark in core subjects is about 10 percentage points lower than in 2019—except for fourth-grade math, which saw a decline of just 2 points.
Achievement gaps between ethnic groups also persist. On average, Hispanic students scored 15 points below white students. The gap was even wider for Black students, who scored about 30 points lower than their white peers.
The 2025 education budget, approved by Gov. Whitmer last July, totals $23.4 billion—$900 million less than the previous year’s budget. K-12 schools are working with $20.6 billion, a reduction from the $21.5 billion allocated in 2024.
Some school superintendents and educators were concerned about the new budget. "Schools cannot function properly without adequate funding for safety and mental health," stated Rep. David Martin, R-Davison, referring to a significant cut of around $301 million from school safety and mental health programs. Based on the current bill, the program will receive just $26.5 million.
| School | No. Tested | % Ready for College | Average Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Middle - High School | 12 | <=50% | 820 |
| Shepherd High School | 105 | 26.7% | 979.1 |
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