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 Leelanau County welcomed 1,942 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 3.5% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the five districts in Leelanau County, Suttons Bay Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 36 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Leelanau 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 multiracial Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Community Schools | 1.4% | 711 |
| Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy | 10.8% | 74 |
| Leland Public School District | 1.3% | 450 |
| Northport Public School District | 5.4% | 129 |
| Suttons Bay Public Schools | 6.2% | 578 |
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