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
Data showed that Houghton County welcomed 5,274 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 1.4% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 11 districts in Houghton County, Houghton-Portage Township School District recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 69 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Houghton 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 | % of Asian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Township School District | 0.2% | 466 |
| Copper Country ISD | 2.3% | 222 |
| Houghton-Portage Township School District | 4.8% | 1,445 |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell School District | 0.3% | 376 |
| Stanton Township Public Schools | 0.5% | 182 |
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