Ray Unified District (4438) School District
School District · Kearny, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Ray Unified District (4438)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ray Unified District (4438) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ray Jr/sr High School
Kearny · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ray Elementary School
Kearny · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#155 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,367
+$1,191 vs Arizona median
District size
349 students
Smaller than Arizona median
Top-Rated Schools in Ray Unified District (4438)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Jr/sr High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ray Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ray Unified District (4438)
Ray Unified District (4438) is a Kearny, Arizona school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 349 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,367 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Ray Unified District (4438) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ray Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ray Unified District (4438) students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ray Unified District (4438), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ray Unified District (4438) with test data.
Schools in Ray Unified District (4438)
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Kearny
- Total Enrollment
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Unified District (4438) has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ray Unified District (4438)?
The average composite rating for Ray Unified District (4438) is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Unified District (4438) spends $12,367 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ray Unified District (4438)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ray Unified District (4438) is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Ray Unified District (4438) with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ray Unified District (4438)?
Across schools in Ray Unified District (4438) with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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