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 Luce County welcomed 500 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Tahquamenon Area Schools was the only district in the county which enrolled African American students, welcoming five students in the 2022-23 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Luce 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 African American Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Tahquamenon Area Schools | 1% | 504 |
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