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 Ionia County welcomed 10,312 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 3.2% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the eight districts in Ionia County, Ionia Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 32 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Ionia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Area School District | 0.5% | 1,662 |
| Ionia ISD | 2% | 460 |
| Ionia Public Schools | 1.1% | 2,833 |
| Portland Public Schools | 0.8% | 2,036 |
| Saranac Community Schools | 1.5% | 852 |
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