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
Of the 442 students attending Lake County district schools, 60.6% were white. African American students were the second largest ethnic group among Lake County's district (16.7%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Lake County, representing 63.4% of the student body.
The Lake County student population also comprised 15.2% multiracial students, 6.6% Hispanic students, 0.5% Hawaiian students, and 0.5% American Indian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased 0.5% compared to the previous year.
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 | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Community Schools | White | 60.6% | 442 |
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