For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,274 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
3,274 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aberdeen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
37%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
51%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,099 is less than the state median of $19,246. 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
$16,609
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,099
$19,246
Best Aberdeen School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 50 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: PK-5
| 126 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
| 935 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-5
| 299 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-5
| 301 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-5
| 336 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
| 674 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-5
| 250 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: K-12
| 49 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
| 119 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
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Grades: PK
| 103 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
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,274 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District is ranked #272 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen School District?
51% of Aberdeen School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Aberdeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,099 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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