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#1156 of 2,228 schools in WA
A J West Elementary
Elementary School · Aberdeen School District · Aberdeen, WA
An Aberdeen School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Bay Ave., Aberdeen, WA 98520
- Math 29% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A J West Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where A J West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,744
Median home value
$237,000
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Hopkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 0.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Mcdermoth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aberdeen School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
A J West Elementary is listed in Aberdeen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A J West Elementary
A J West Elementary is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, WA, part of Aberdeen School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A J West Elementary
What grades does A J West Elementary serve?
A J West Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A J West Elementary?
A J West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A J West Elementary rank in WA?
A J West Elementary ranks #1,156 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is A J West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
A J West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A J West Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A J West Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is A J West Elementary a charter school?
No, A J West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A J West Elementary a Title I school?
No, A J West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A J West Elementary?
86.0% of students at A J West Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (360) 538-2131
- Area population (ZIP 98520)
- 25,072
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98520; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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