Sturgis-Coldwater News

There were 10,165 students enrolled in St. Joseph County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, 0.8% less than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

The county's data showed that ninth grade had the biggest classes with 833 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 341 students.

Countywide, Sturgis Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article 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 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 2021-22	Total enrollment in 2022-23	% Change from Previous Year
Sturgis Public Schools	2,991	2,967	-0.8
Three Rivers Community Schools	2,371	2,324	-2
Constantine Public School District	1,343	1,310	-2.5
Centreville Public Schools	869	852	-2
White Pigeon Community Schools	736	733	-0.4
Colon Community School District	527	533	1.1
Mendon Community School District	461	455	-1.3
Burr Oak Community School District	418	411	-1.7
St. Joseph County ISD	380	409	7.6
Nottawa Community School	151	171	13.2