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 consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
Hazlehurst Elementary School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 30.5% of 3rd graders, 34.7% of 4th graders, and 44.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 49.4%, 52.1%, and 55.9%, respectively. The school's Mathematics and Science scores also lag behind the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%.
Given the school's consistently low performance and the significant gaps in academic achievement, the Hazlehurst City School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to help improve student outcomes at Hazlehurst Elementary School. The high poverty level, as indicated by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate, may also be contributing to the school's challenges and should be addressed as part of any improvement efforts.
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