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
The county's data showed that ninth grade had the biggest classes with 529 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 324 students.
Countywide, Big Rapids Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article 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 have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | Total enrollment in 2021-22 | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Public Schools | 2,203 | 2,363 | 7.3 |
| Chippewa Hills School District | 1,870 | 1,814 | -3 |
| Morley Stanwood Community Schools | 1,094 | 1,065 | -2.7 |
| Mecosta-Osceola ISD | 435 | 410 | -5.7 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy | 326 | 310 | -4.9 |
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