Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcdermoth Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
268 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/86000/85865/mcdermoth-elementary-school-chart-h5j1iA.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/86000/85865/mcdermoth-elementary-school-chart-ydhyaz.png)
White
57%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/86000/85865/mcdermoth-elementary-school-chart-f8g3xm.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/86000/85865/mcdermoth-elementary-school-chart-hyNXPo.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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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 #1309 out of 2,113 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
268 students attend Mcdermoth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcdermoth Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdermoth Elementary School?
Mcdermoth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcdermoth Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermoth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcdermoth Elementary School part of?
Mcdermoth Elementary School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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