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 Marquette County welcomed 7,855 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 0.8% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 10 districts in Marquette County, Marquette Area Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 25 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Marquette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinn Area Community Schools | 1.3% | 997 |
| Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 | 1.5% | 674 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | 0.8% | 3,233 |
| Marquette-Alger RESA | 2.6% | 154 |
| NICE Community School District | 0.4% | 1,159 |
| Negaunee Public Schools | 0.3% | 1,552 |
| North Star Montessori Academy | 1.6% | 190 |
| Republic-Michigamme Schools | 1.2% | 86 |
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