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 Ogemaw County welcomed 1,989 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 2.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the two districts in Ogemaw County, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 43 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Ogemaw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County | 5.9% | 118 |
| West Branch-Rose City Area Schools | 2.3% | 1,871 |
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