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Ray Elementary School
Elementary School · Ray Unified District (4438) · Kearny, AZ
A Ray Unified District (4438) elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 427, Kearny, AZ 85137
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ray Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,781
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
8%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ray Unified District (4438)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ray Elementary School is listed in Ray Unified District (4438); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ray Elementary School
Ray Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearny, AZ, part of Ray Unified District (4438), serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,835 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ray Elementary School
What grades does Ray Elementary School serve?
Ray Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ray Elementary School rank in AZ?
Ray Elementary School ranks #1,835 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ray Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ray Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ray Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ray Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ray Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ray Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ray Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (520) 363-5515
- Area population (ZIP 85137)
- 2,533
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85137; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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