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 Sturgis Public Schools welcomed 2,967 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hawaiian students made up 0.1% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the district.
Sturgis Public Schools roughly covers seven schools within St. Joseph County and has its main office in Sturgis.
Among the seven schools in Sturgis Public Schools, Congress School and Sturgis High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hawaiian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of two 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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total Hawaiian Students | Hawaiian % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 2,967 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2018-19 | 3,255 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017-18 | 3,305 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2016-17 | 3,303 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015-16 | 3,311 | 1 | 0% |
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