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 12th grade had the biggest classes with 359 students during the 2023-24 school year, while first grade saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 247 students.
Countywide, Ludington Area School District welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Mason 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 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Area School District | 2,072 | 2,063 | -0.4 |
| Mason County Central Schools | 1,260 | 1,211 | -3.9 |
| West Shore Educational Service District | 373 | 379 | 1.6 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | 382 | 341 | -10.7 |
| Gateway to Success Academy | 107 | 124 | 15.9 |
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