For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 349 students in Ray Unified District (4438) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Ray Unified District (4438) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
349 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ray Unified District (4438) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#492 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
8 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
48%
# Black Students
4 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
142 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
41%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
24
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,418 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,203 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,418
$11,421
Spending / Student
$17,203
$11,323
Best Ray Unified District (4438) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Sen. Chastain Dr.
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ray Unified District (4438) School District?
Ray Unified District (4438) School District manages 2 public schools serving 349 students.
What is the rank of Ray Unified District (4438) School District?
Ray Unified District (4438) School District is ranked #496 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray Unified District (4438) School District?
53% of Ray Unified District (4438) School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ray Unified District (4438) School District?
Ray Unified District (4438) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Ray Unified District (4438) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,203 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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