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 Arenac County welcomed 1,921 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 0.7% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Arenac County, Standish-Sterling Community Schools recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 11 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Arenac 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Au Gres-Sims School District | 0.5% | 416 |
| Standish-Sterling Community Schools | 0.7% | 1,505 |
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