Summary:
The Hayfield Public School District consists of two schools - Hayfield Secondary and Hayfield Elementary. The data suggests that Hayfield Elementary is the stronger performing school in the district, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Hayfield Secondary.
While Hayfield Secondary has a respectable 84.2% four-year graduation rate, it lags behind the state average in several key metrics. The high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 228 out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 308 out of 450 in 2024-2025. Additionally, Hayfield Secondary significantly underperforms the state average in math proficiency, with only 15.91% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better compared to the state average of 34.96%.
Both schools in the Hayfield Public School District have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests a need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. Targeted interventions and support programs could help bridge the performance gap between the elementary and secondary schools.
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