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How many African American students were enrolled in Burr Oak Community School District in 2022-23 school year?

Superintendent of public instruction michael f rice 2023

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

There were 29 African American students enrolled in Burr Oak Community School District in the 2022-23 school year, a 20.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Data showed that Burr Oak Community School District welcomed 411 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students made up 7.1% of the student body, making them the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Burr Oak Community School District roughly covers three schools within St. Joseph County and has its main office in Burr Oak.

Among the three schools in Burr Oak Community School District, Burr Oak Virtual Academy recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 28 students.

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.

Ethnicities in Burr Oak Community School District in 2022-23 School Year
White [78.6%]African American [7.1%]Hispanic [6.3%]Multiracial [5.4%]Ethnicities <5% [2.6%]
Enrollment Demographics in Burr Oak Community School District During Last 8 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal African American StudentsAfrican American %
2022-23411297.1%
2021-22418245.7%
2020-2127831.1%
2019-2027810.4%
2018-1928720.7%
2017-1831410.3%
2016-1729510.3%
2015-1626510.4%

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