INTERSEÇÕES ENTRE INDICADORES ECONÔMICOS E EDUCACIONAIS: UMA ANÁLISE DE SANTO AMARO DO MARANHÃO: RELAÇÕES ENTRE CRESCIMENTO ECONÔMICO, INDICADORES SOCIAIS E DESEMPENHO ESCOLAR (2010–2021)

This study analyzed the interactions between economic and educational indicators in the municipality of Santo Amaro do Maranhão from 2010 to 2021. The city, characterized by significant social inequality and dependence on seasonal tourism, presented structural challenges that directly affected educational performance. The central problem was to understand how economic variations influenced school outcomes, considering the context of low income, rural predominance, and limited infrastructure. The objective was to identify associations between economic growth, social indicators, and the evolution of IDEB, contributing to the debate on integrated public policies. The research adopted a bibliographic, documentary, and observational approach, using data from IBGE, INEP, Atlas Brasil, and QEdu. The results showed that although per capita GDP increased significantly, educational progress was slow and uneven, especially in the final years of elementary education. The analysis revealed that economic improvement did not translate into proportional educational advancement, highlighting the need for strategies that integrate economic development with educational inclusion. It was concluded that effective public policies must consider local specificities and promote coordinated actions between economic and educational sectors.