Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.6% of Cass County's student body in 2022-23 school year
There were 38 American Indian students enrolled in Cass County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.5% of Van Buren County's student body in 2022-23 school year
There were 77 American Indian students enrolled in Van Buren County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
How many American Indian students were enrolled in Berrien County schools in 2022-23 school year?
In Berrien County schools, 0.6% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.
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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 20.7% of Van Buren County's student body in 2022-23 school year
In Van Buren County schools, 20.7% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.
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