Summary:
The Hayti R-II school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Mathis Elementary and Hayti High. Both schools are struggling, with consistently low performance on standardized tests, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low graduation rates compared to state averages.
Mathis Elementary and Hayti High have very low proficiency rates on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with most grades scoring well below the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 13.6% of 3rd graders at Mathis Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 41.4%. Hayti High's performance is also concerning, with only 23.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 8.4% in Biology I.
Both schools also face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools have been unable to improve student outcomes over time. The district may need to re-evaluate its strategies and interventions to better support student learning and address the underlying issues impacting academic achievement.
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