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Schools in Ray Township · Romeo Community Schools, Armada Area Schools

Ray Township’s public schools outscore 87% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 46% of Ray Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Ray Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#113of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 11 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 12% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024 · Romeo
Students per teacher
16.7
MI 16.5
Schools in town
2
3,259 students on the public path
In brief

Ray Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 328 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ray Township’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 46% across its districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Romeo spends $14,503 per student and Armada Area Schools $15,594, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Joseph's Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ray Township’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 87% of Michigan school districts, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (328)Better than 67%
Towns in Macomb County (11)Better than 64%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,259 test results and a graduating class of 438 could put Ray Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 99% of Ray Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,259 in math, 4,259 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ray Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–8Endeavour Elementary and Middle SchoolNew Haven Community SchoolsC+
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−

To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Ray Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Romeo Community SchoolsGrades K–12 · 7 schools · 5,293 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 16.8 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,503MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Armada Area SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,707 students · 16.6 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,594MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
New Haven Community SchoolsGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,537 students, up 20% since 2020–21 · 16.5 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,322MI $16,528 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · K–12, Romeo Community Schools56%
State average 45.4% · 2667 students tested
Math · K–12, Romeo Community Schools48%
State average 33.6% · 2666 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Armada Area Schools62%
State average 45.4% · 913 students tested
Math · PK–12, Armada Area Schools50%
State average 33.6% · 913 students tested
Reading · K–12, New Haven Community Schools50%
State average 45.4% · 679 students tested
Math · K–12, New Haven Community Schools35%
State average 33.6% · 680 students tested

Ray Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Ray Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Ray TownshipAArmada Area Schools PK–12 · Romeo K–12 · New Haven K–12
LenoxB+Richmond PK–12 · New Haven K–12
WashingtonARomeo
MacombA−Chippewa Valley Schools PK–12 · New Haven K–12
ArmadaAArmada Area Schools

2 of the 4 neighbors share New Haven with Ray Township for grades K–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Ray Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ray Townshipby address
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Ray
C+
595 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Ray Townshipin other towns
Romeo High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Washington
A−
1,817 students17:1Rate it →
Armada High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Armada
A−
533 students15:1Rate it →
New Haven High School
High · Grades 9–12 · New Haven
C+
314 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph's Academy
Grades K–11 · Ray Twp
Private · Catholic
50 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Ray Township’s schools

Are Ray Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ray Township children attend outscore 87% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ray Township in?

Romeo Community Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,293 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ray Township kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Romeo High School, Armada High School and New Haven High School.

What is Ray Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Romeo Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Ray Township spend per student?

$14,503 in Romeo Community Schools, $15,594 in Armada Area Schools and $14,322 in New Haven Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ray Township?

Yes: St. Joseph's Academy (Catholic, grades K–11, 50 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.