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 12th grade had the biggest classes with 853 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 520 students.
Countywide, Owosso Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article 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 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 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso Public Schools | 2,948 | 2,924 | -0.8 |
| Corunna Public Schools | 1,642 | 1,624 | -1.1 |
| Durand Area Schools | 1,242 | 1,203 | -3.1 |
| Laingsburg Community Schools | 1,139 | 1,136 | -0.3 |
| Perry Public Schools | 967 | 979 | 1.2 |
| New Lothrop Area Public Schools | 877 | 916 | 4.4 |
| Byron Area Schools | 677 | 662 | -2.2 |
| Shiawassee Regional ESD | 577 | 631 | 9.4 |
| Morrice Area Schools | 481 | 451 | -6.2 |
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