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 Mecosta County welcomed 5,361 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hawaiian students comprised 0.1% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Mecosta County, Big Rapids Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Hawaiian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of two students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Mecosta 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 Hawaiian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Public Schools | 0.1% | 2,363 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy | 0.3% | 310 |
| Mecosta-Osceola ISD | 0.2% | 410 |
| Morley Stanwood Community Schools | 0.1% | 1,065 |
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