Summary:
The Hazlehurst City School District in Mississippi has only one elementary school, Hazlehurst Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population (76.69%) and a significant Hispanic population (18.43%), with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.
Academically, Hazlehurst Elementary School has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom third of elementary schools in Mississippi with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores are significantly below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 32.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA and just 20.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%, respectively.
The school's high student-teacher ratio of 18.3, slightly above the state average, and its per-student spending of $8,529, slightly below the state average, suggest that the school may be facing challenges in providing the resources and support needed to improve academic outcomes for its students. Addressing the socioeconomic and racial disparities, as well as implementing targeted interventions and support, will likely be crucial in helping Hazlehurst Elementary School improve its performance and provide a high-quality education for all its students.
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