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 2,880 students attending Oceana County district schools, 60.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group among Oceana County's districts (36.3%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Oceana County, representing 59.3% of the student body.
Shelby Public Schools had the most even distribution of races among the county districts, including 53.9% white students, 42.4% Hispanic students, 1.8% multiracial students, 1.4% African American students, and 0.5% American Indian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 2.3% compared to the previous year.
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 | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Public School District | White | 60.1% | 1,246 |
| Pentwater Public School District | White | 81% | 232 |
| Shelby Public Schools | White | 53.9% | 1,126 |
| Walkerville Public Schools | White | 68.5% | 276 |
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