Aberdeen School District

216 N G St
Aberdeen, WA 98520-5297
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% 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
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Aberdeen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#239 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Aberdeen   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
35%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aberdeen   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
45%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aberdeen   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Aberdeen   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.68
# American Indian Students
75 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,152 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
25%
# Black Students
34 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,695 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
52%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
246 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
146
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
223
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
241
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. 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 $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Aberdeen   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$49 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Aberdeen   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,670
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Aberdeen   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,155
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Aberdeen   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Aberdeen School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdermoth Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2121
Grades: K-6
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #88.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 1-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 0 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 #260 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 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 $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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