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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Massac County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

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Justin Kindle Assistant Principal | Official Website

Justin Kindle Assistant Principal | Official Website

There were 41 Hispanic students enrolled in Massac County County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Data showed that Hispanic students made up 2% of the 2,034 students during the 2021-22 school year. They were the least represented ethnicity in the county schools.

Among the nine schools in Massac County County, Massac County High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year, with a total of 16 students.

In 2022, Illinois had 1,925,415 students enrolled in a total of 3,977 schools. There were 130,467 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 15 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

K-12 enrollment has been declining in Illinois for many years, reflecting demographic changes. Combined public and private K-12 enrollment dropped 3% between the 2019-20 and 2020–21 school years (60,900 students), far more than the typical 0.5% to 1.5% annual enrollment declines in Illinois over the last 5 years.

Ethnicities in Massac County County in 2021-22 School Year
White [80.3%]Multiracial [8.8%]Black [6.2%]Ethnicities <5 [2.0%]
Enrollment Demographics in Massac County County Schools During 2021-22 School Year
School name% of Hispanic students enrolmentTotal enrollment
Massac County High School3531
Metropolis Elementary School3.1491
Massac Junior High School3.6275
Unity Elementary School0138
Franklin Elementary School0121
Brookport Elementary School0164
Jefferson Elementary School098
Joppa Junior & Senior High School089
Maple Grove Elementary School0127

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