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 pre-kindergarten had the biggest classes with 62 students during the 2023-24 school year, while ninth grade saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 27 students.
Countywide, Ontonagon Area School District 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 Ontonagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon Area School District | 276 | 250 | -9.4 |
| Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District | 159 | 165 | 3.8 |
| Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD | 110 | 114 | 3.6 |
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