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 kindergarten had the biggest classes with 78 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with no students.
Countywide, L'Anse Area 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 Baraga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Anse Area Schools | 513 | 485 | -5.5 |
| Baraga Area Schools | 317 | 325 | 2.5 |
| Arvon Township School District | 10 | 12 | 20 |
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