Summary:
The city of Mays, Indiana has only one public school, Mays Community Academy, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 117 students. The school's performance is concerning, as it is ranked 859 out of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mays Community Academy's proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades was 16.67%, compared to the state average of 40.3-41.4% for individual grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in Math and Science are also well below the state averages, with the highest proficiency rate being 30% in 6th grade Math. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that Mays Community Academy needs to implement targeted strategies to address the root causes of its low performance, such as high chronic absenteeism, low proficiency rates, and potential resource or staffing challenges. Significant interventions and support may be required to help the school improve its performance and provide a high-quality education for the students it serves.
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