Summary:
The 85137 zip code area has only one high school, Ray Junior/Senior High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. The school's academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors suggest it faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Ray Junior/Senior High School's academic performance on state assessments is consistently below the state and Ray Unified District averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science was 23%, compared to the state average of 22%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages. These academic struggles are further reflected in the school's four-year graduation rate of 77.1%, which is lower than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges, as 47.62% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests the school serves a population facing significant financial and social challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that Ray Junior/Senior High School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students and may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the identified areas of concern.
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