Elementary Schools in Mexico 59

The Mexico 59 school district in Missouri is home to three elementary schools: Eugene Field Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, and McMillan Early Learning Center. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement.

Based on the data, none of the three elementary schools in the Mexico 59 district stand out as exceptional performers. All three schools struggle with low proficiency rates on state assessments, with less than 20% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.4%. Additionally, the schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, with nearly 20% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, well above the state average.

Socioeconomic factors appear to be a significant challenge for these schools, as they all have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 100% to 100.3%. This suggests a high concentration of students from low-income families, which can contribute to the academic struggles these schools face. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the data indicates that a comprehensive, district-level approach may be necessary to address the underlying issues and provide the necessary support and resources to help these students succeed.