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
Of the 10,445 students attending Shiawassee County district schools, 91.1% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group among Shiawassee County's districts (3.9%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Shiawassee County, representing 91.7% of the student body.
Shiawassee Regional ESD had the most even distribution of races among the county districts, including 89.8% white students, 5% multiracial students, 4.2% Hispanic students, and 1% African American students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 0.9% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Shiawassee 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 | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Area Schools | White | 93.8% | 677 |
| Corunna Public Schools | White | 91.2% | 1,642 |
| Durand Area Schools | White | 92.2% | 1,242 |
| Laingsburg Community Schools | White | 90.4% | 1,139 |
| Morrice Area Schools | White | 94% | 481 |
| New Lothrop Area Public Schools | White | 91.8% | 877 |
| Owosso Public Schools | White | 89.5% | 2,948 |
| Perry Public Schools | White | 90.7% | 967 |
| Shiawassee Regional ESD | White | 89.8% | 577 |
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