Summary:
The city of Hayti, Missouri is home to two schools: Mathis Elementary and Hayti High, both of which serve students in the Hayti R-II School District. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in this area, with both schools struggling to meet performance standards and facing significant socioeconomic challenges.
Neither Mathis Elementary nor Hayti High can be considered standout schools based on the available data. Both institutions have extremely low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with most grades performing well below the state average. Mathis Elementary's highest proficiency rate was just 24.5% in 4th grade English Language Arts, while Hayti High's highest was 22% in 8th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, both schools have experienced declining performance over the past few years, with their rankings dropping within the state.
The data also reveals that the Hayti R-II School District as a whole is struggling, ranking 374 out of 386 in Missouri and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is likely due to the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both Mathis Elementary (99.2%) and Hayti High (98.68%). These factors contribute to the schools' high rates of chronic absenteeism and, in the case of Hayti High, a dropout rate that exceeds the state average. Addressing these underlying issues will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education in the Hayti area.
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