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 Benzie County welcomed 1,571 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 1.3% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the two districts in Benzie County, Benzie County Central Schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 18 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Benzie 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 American Indian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Benzie County Central Schools | 1.5% | 1,236 |
| Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools | 0.4% | 477 |
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