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 Eaton County welcomed 16,456 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 8.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 14 districts in Eaton County, Waverly Community Schools recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 1,008 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Eaton 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 African American Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Community Schools | 1.4% | 590 |
| Charlotte Public Schools | 2.3% | 2,378 |
| Eaton RESA | 2.3% | 298 |
| Eaton Rapids Public Schools | 1.1% | 1,982 |
| Grand Ledge Public Schools | 3.5% | 5,096 |
| Insight School of Michigan | 23.3% | 653 |
| Island City Academy | 1.5% | 201 |
| LifeTech Academy | 11% | 400 |
| Maple Valley Schools | 0.4% | 912 |
| Olivet Community Schools | 0.8% | 1,265 |
| Potterville Public Schools | 2.1% | 753 |
| Relevant Academy of Eaton County | 7.9% | 63 |
| Waverly Community Schools | 35% | 2,884 |
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