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 11th grade had the biggest classes with 242 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with no students.
Countywide, Hart Public 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Public School District | 1,246 | 1,189 | -4.6 |
| Shelby Public Schools | 1,126 | 1,070 | -5 |
| Walkerville Public Schools | 276 | 257 | -6.9 |
| Pentwater Public School District | 232 | 229 | -1.3 |
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