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 seventh grade had the biggest classes with 440 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 92 students.
Countywide, Alma Public 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 Gratiot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Public Schools | 1,873 | 1,844 | -1.5 |
| Ithaca Public Schools | 1,020 | 993 | -2.6 |
| St. Louis Public Schools | 945 | 897 | -5.1 |
| Breckenridge Community Schools | 617 | 592 | -4.1 |
| Fulton Schools | 558 | 544 | -2.5 |
| Gratiot-Isabella RESD | 286 | 312 | 9.1 |
| Ashley Community Schools | 238 | 212 | -10.9 |
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