Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McDermoth Elementary serves the northwest part of Aberdeen, WA, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes away, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school and the furthest edge located 5.2 miles from the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Mcdermoth Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
30%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdermoth Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdermoth Elementary School is ranked #1056 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcdermoth Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdermoth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Gray Elementary School, Stevens Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcdermoth Elementary School?
288 students attend Mcdermoth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mcdermoth Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdermoth Elementary School?
Mcdermoth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdermoth Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermoth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdermoth Elementary School part of?
Mcdermoth Elementary School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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