Summary:
The 63851 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools, Mathis Elementary and Hayti High, both of which are ranked among the lowest-performing schools in the state. These schools face significant challenges, including low test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and persistent underperformance over the years.
Mathis Elementary and Hayti High both receive a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. Students at these schools perform significantly below the state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 4th grade Mathematics, Mathis Elementary had only 7.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.8%. Both schools have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 99.2% and 98.68% respectively, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at Mathis Elementary ($9,881) and Hayti High ($11,949), the schools are still struggling to improve student outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions. The student racial demographics at both schools show a high percentage of African American students, which may indicate the need to address potential racial inequities in the education system. Addressing the persistent underperformance and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement.
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