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#2175 of 2,228 schools in WA
Grays Harbor Academy
School · Aberdeen School District · Aberdeen, WA
An Aberdeen School District school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 N. Williams St., Aberdeen, WA 98520
- Math 10% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 53% (2024)
- 49:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grays Harbor Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 17% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grays Harbor Academy 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam Homelink SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 86 | 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.
Aberdeen School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Grays Harbor Academy is listed in Aberdeen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grays Harbor Academy
Grays Harbor Academy is a public school in Aberdeen, WA, part of Aberdeen School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 49:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,175 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grays Harbor Academy
What grades does Grays Harbor Academy serve?
Grays Harbor Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Grays Harbor Academy?
Grays Harbor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grays Harbor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grays Harbor Academy is 49:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grays Harbor Academy rank in WA?
Grays Harbor Academy ranks #2,175 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Grays Harbor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grays Harbor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Grays Harbor Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grays Harbor Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Grays Harbor Academy a charter school?
No, Grays Harbor Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grays Harbor Academy a Title I school?
No, Grays Harbor Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grays Harbor Academy?
73.5% of students at Grays Harbor Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Phone
- (360) 538-2180
- Area population (ZIP 98520)
- 25,072
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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