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Ray Unified District (4438)

Hwy 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Ray Unified District (4438). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Ray Unified District (4438) have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
318 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ray Unified District (4438), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#447 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
25-29%
40%
6-9%
24%
(21-22)
70-79%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
56%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
38%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,019 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,019
$11,551
Spending / Student
$18,881
$11,452

Best Ray Unified District (4438) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Sen. Chastain Dr.
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Unified District (4438) manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Unified District (4438) is ranked #476 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray Unified District (4438)?
56% of Ray Unified District (4438) students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ray Unified District (4438)?
Ray Unified District (4438) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Ray Unified District (4438)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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