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 351 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just seven students.
Countywide, Reed City Area 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 Osceola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed City Area Public Schools | 1,374 | 1,394 | 1.5 |
| Pine River Area Schools | 1,009 | 974 | -3.5 |
| Evart Public Schools | 874 | 896 | 2.5 |
| Marion Public Schools | 433 | 419 | -3.2 |
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