Summary:
The city of Wray, Colorado is home to two schools - Wray Elementary School and Wray Junior Senior High School, both part of the Wray Rd-2 School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school lags behind state averages on key metrics.
Wray Elementary School consistently ranks in the top third of Colorado elementary schools, with strong test scores, particularly in science and English language arts. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is favorable compared to the high school's 13.8:1. In contrast, Wray Junior Senior High School performs more average, ranking between 146th and 196th out of 349 high schools over the past 3 years.
Both schools have a majority white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group. Wray Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate at 51.94% compared to 48.08% at the high school, indicating more economic challenges at the younger grade levels. While Wray Elementary excels, the high school lags the state average on several key assessments like the SAT, suggesting a discrepancy in performance between the elementary and secondary levels that warrants further investigation.
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