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 Allegan County welcomed 17,979 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.7% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 13 districts in Allegan County, Hamilton Community Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 30 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Allegan 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 Asian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Allegan Public Schools | 0.6% | 2,198 |
| Fennville Public Schools | 0.1% | 1,247 |
| Hamilton Community Schools | 1% | 2,905 |
| Hopkins Public Schools | 0.3% | 1,480 |
| Martin Public Schools | 0.2% | 614 |
| Otsego Public Schools | 0.7% | 2,363 |
| Plainwell Community Schools | 0.8% | 2,623 |
| Saugatuck Public Schools | 1% | 802 |
| Wayland Union Schools | 0.6% | 2,849 |
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