Wray Rd-2 School District

The Wray Rd-2 School District in Colorado consists of two schools: Wray Elementary School and Wray Junior Senior High School. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school lags behind in academic achievement.

Wray Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS English Language Arts and Science assessments, with 50.5% and 60% of students proficient or better, respectively. The school also has a higher statewide ranking, placing it in the top third of Colorado elementary schools. In contrast, Wray Junior Senior High School underperforms the district and state in CMAS Math and Science, with only 29.5% and 10.9% proficiency or better, respectively. The high school also lags behind in SAT and PSAT performance.

The stark performance difference between the elementary and high school suggests a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to this disparity. Factors such as resource allocation, staffing, and the impact of socioeconomic status on student outcomes may be worth exploring to understand and address the academic achievement gap between the two schools in the Wray Rd-2 School District.