Average
#1573 of 2,228 schools in WA
J M Weatherwax High School
High School · Aberdeen School District · Aberdeen, WA
An Aberdeen School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 North G Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
- Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at J M Weatherwax High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J M Weatherwax High School 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Harbors a Branch of New Market Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Harbor Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Harbor Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 10–12 | 0.8 mi | 50 | 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
- #6 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
J M Weatherwax High School is listed in Aberdeen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J M Weatherwax High School
J M Weatherwax High School is a public high school in Aberdeen, WA, part of Aberdeen School District, serving approximately 935 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J M Weatherwax High School
What grades does J M Weatherwax High School serve?
J M Weatherwax High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend J M Weatherwax High School?
J M Weatherwax High School has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Weatherwax High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Weatherwax High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J M Weatherwax High School rank in WA?
J M Weatherwax High School ranks #1,573 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is J M Weatherwax High School's MySchoolScout rating?
J M Weatherwax High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 J M Weatherwax High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J M Weatherwax High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J M Weatherwax High School a charter school?
No, J M Weatherwax High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J M Weatherwax High School a Title I school?
No, J M Weatherwax High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J M Weatherwax High School?
63.2% of students at J M Weatherwax High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (360) 538-2043
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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