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College readiness in Whitmore Lake Public School District differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

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Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/

Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/

White students' performance in the 2023-24 SAT declined in Whitmore Lake Public School District, compared to previous school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Overall, white students who took the test scored an average of 979. The average registered for the whole district was 981.4.

Data shows that 29% of the ethnic group were considered ready for college.

In the previous year, 31.3% passed the college readiness benchmark on the SAT.

There were a total of 37 students taking the test in the district.

Academic performance in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels. According to the 2024 NAEP results, the share of students reaching the basic benchmark in core subjects is about 10 percentage points lower than in 2019—except for fourth-grade math, which saw a decline of just 2 points.

Achievement gaps between ethnic groups also persist. On average, Hispanic students scored 15 points below white students. The gap was even wider for Black students, who scored about 30 points lower than their white peers.

The 2025 education budget, approved by Gov. Whitmer last July, totals $23.4 billion—$900 million less than the previous year’s budget. K-12 schools are working with $20.6 billion, a reduction from the $21.5 billion allocated in 2024.

Some school superintendents and educators were concerned about the new budget. "Schools cannot function properly without adequate funding for safety and mental health," stated Rep. David Martin, R-Davison, referring to a significant cut of around $301 million from school safety and mental health programs. Based on the current bill, the program will receive just $26.5 million.

White Students' College Readiness Over 4 Years

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White Students' College Readiness in Whitmore Lake Public School District (2023-24)
SchoolNo. Tested% Ready for CollegeAverage Score
Whitmore Lake High School3129%979

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