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 Oceana County welcomed 2,880 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the four districts in Oceana County, Shelby Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of six students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Oceana 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 American Indian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Hart Public School District | 0.1% | 1,246 |
| Shelby Public Schools | 0.5% | 1,126 |
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