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 pre-kindergarten had the biggest classes with 281 students during the 2022-23 school year, while kindergarten and fourth grade saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 176 students.
Countywide, Houghton Lake Community Schools welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Roscommon 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 2021-22 | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake Community Schools | 1,195 | 1,162 | -2.8 |
| Roscommon Area Public Schools | 812 | 822 | 1.2 |
| Charlton Heston Academy | 742 | 767 | 3.4 |
| C.O.O.R. ISD | 360 | 348 | -3.3 |
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