Holland Reporter

There were 68 Hispanic students enrolled in Martin Public Schools in the 2022-23 school year, a 4.2% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Data showed that Martin Public Schools welcomed 614 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students made up 11.1% of the student body, making them the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Martin Public Schools roughly covers two schools within Allegan County and has its main office in Martin.

Among the two schools in Martin Public Schools, Martin High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 40 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic %
2022-23	614	68	11.1%
2021-22	605	71	11.7%
2020-21	623	60	9.6%
2019-20	591	56	9.5%
2018-19	613	55	9%
2017-18	621	53	8.5%
2016-17	596	51	8.6%
2015-16	566	47	8.3%