山东一中学初一新生招了94个班,放学时人山人海!当地教体局:招生巅峰期,会有措施保证教学质量!多地遴选小学教师转岗初中
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-06 02:38

Core Viewpoint - The recent enrollment of 94 classes for the first year at Shandong Heze City's Mudan District No. 22 Junior High School has sparked widespread attention and concern regarding the school's ability to maintain teaching quality amidst such high student numbers [1][3][6]. Enrollment Details - The school confirmed the enrollment of 94 classes for the current academic year, with the district's education bureau acknowledging that the number of students has reached a peak in recent years [1][5][6]. - The Mudan District education bureau's 2025 enrollment plan indicates that No. 22 Junior High School plans to enroll 5,700 students across 114 classes, a significant increase from 3,750 students in 2022 [5]. Context of Enrollment Trends - Nationwide, junior high school enrollment has been steadily increasing, with 18.49 million students enrolled in 2024, up from 17.55 million in 2023 [7]. - The number of junior high schools has been decreasing, leading to a rising student-to-teacher ratio, which is approaching 13:1 by 2024 [7][8]. Teacher Resource Allocation - In response to the increasing enrollment and teacher shortages, various regions are adjusting educational resources, including transferring primary school teachers to junior high schools to meet the demand [9].