Summary:
Ray, Michigan is home to just one elementary school, Endeavour Elementary and Middle School, a K-8 institution serving 595 students within the New Haven Community Schools district.
For parents, this school presents a mixed picture. The most striking trend is a dramatic drop in math proficiency as students get older. In 3rd grade, students shine, with 55.9% proficient in math—well above the state average of 42.9%. However, by 5th grade, that number plummets to just 8.4%, compared to the state's 32.2%, and it remains critically low through 8th grade. This suggests a potential issue with math instruction in the upper elementary grades. In contrast, English Language Arts (ELA) is a clear strength. The school outperforms the state in 6th grade (45% vs. 37.5%) and matches it in 8th grade (65.5% vs. 64.8%). The school also shows a positive outlier in 8th grade, with strong PSAT ELA scores and social studies proficiency close to the state average.
Overall, the school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, from the 52nd percentile to the 41st percentile. With 50.59% of students receiving free or reduced lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%, the school faces significant challenges. Despite spending a substantial $10,613 per student, math scores remain alarmingly low, raising questions about resource allocation. Year-over-year test scores also show significant volatility, which could be due to small class sizes. While the school excels in ELA and early-grade math, the persistent math struggles in grades 5-8 and high absenteeism are key concerns for parents to consider.
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