Mays Community Academy

Mays Community Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in the Mays, Indiana area, with a total enrollment of 120 students. While the school has a unique racial makeup compared to the state average, it faces significant challenges in academic performance and student engagement that warrant further attention.

Mays Community Academy stands out for its predominantly White student population (94.17%), which is notably different from the state's racial composition. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. With proficiency rates of just 26.23% in English Language Arts and 22.95% in Math, the school's students are struggling to meet academic standards. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9%, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement.

Despite spending $15,779 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 suggests that the resources may not be optimally allocated to support student learning. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic underperformance and high chronic absenteeism should be a priority for the Mays Community Academy administration and the local community.