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 339 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 16 students.
Countywide, Reed City Area Public Schools 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 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 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed City Area Public Schools | 1,394 | 1,421 | 1.9 |
| Pine River Area Schools | 974 | 912 | -6.4 |
| Evart Public Schools | 896 | 885 | -1.2 |
| Marion Public Schools | 419 | 425 | 1.4 |
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