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 Newaygo County welcomed 7,079 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the seven districts in Newaygo County, Fremont Public School District recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 18 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Newaygo 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 Asian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Public School District | 0.9% | 2,094 |
| Grant Public School District | 0.2% | 1,638 |
| Newaygo Public School District | 0.5% | 1,536 |
| White Cloud Public Schools | 1% | 935 |
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