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 Mason County welcomed 3,931 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1.3% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Mason County, Ludington Area School District recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 20 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Mason 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 African American Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway to Success Academy | 5.6% | 107 |
| Ludington Area School District | 1% | 2,072 |
| Mason County Central Schools | 1% | 1,260 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | 1.6% | 382 |
| West Shore Educational Service District | 2.7% | 373 |
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