Top Rankings
Aberdeen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,262 students in Aberdeen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Aberdeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,262 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Aberdeen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#273 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
# American Indian Students
75 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,152 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
25%
# Black Students
34 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,695 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
52%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
246 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
223
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
241
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,155 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,670
$19,040
Spending / Student
$15,155
$19,496
Best Aberdeen School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Grades: K-6
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Miller Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 1-12
| 105 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1111.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,262 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District is ranked #273 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen School District?
52% of Aberdeen School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Aberdeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,155 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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