Ray Borane Middle School serves 414 students in grades 6-8.
Ray Borane Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Borane Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ray Borane Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ray Borane Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
46%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Borane Middle School's ranking?
Ray Borane Middle School is ranked #1657 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ray Borane Middle School?
414 students attend Ray Borane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ray Borane Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray Borane Middle School?
Ray Borane Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ray Borane Middle School offer ?
Ray Borane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ray Borane Middle School part of?
Ray Borane Middle School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District.
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