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 St. Joseph County welcomed 9,824 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 15% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 10 districts in St. Joseph County, Sturgis Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 1,041 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with St. Joseph 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 Hispanic Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Community School District | 6.3% | 411 |
| Centreville Public Schools | 2.9% | 852 |
| Colon Community School District | 2.4% | 533 |
| Constantine Public School District | 7.7% | 1,310 |
| Mendon Community School District | 4.6% | 455 |
| Nottawa Community School | 3.5% | 171 |
| St. Joseph County ISD | 17.1% | 409 |
| Sturgis Public Schools | 35.1% | 2,967 |
| Three Rivers Community Schools | 7.9% | 2,324 |
| White Pigeon Community Schools | 6.8% | 733 |
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