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#833 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Mcdermoth Elementary
Elementary School · Aberdeen School District · Aberdeen, WA
An Aberdeen School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 North K St, Aberdeen, WA 98520
- Math 33% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcdermoth Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcdermoth 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| A J West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Robert Gray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #2 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
Mcdermoth Elementary is listed in Aberdeen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdermoth Elementary
Mcdermoth Elementary is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, WA, part of Aberdeen School District, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdermoth Elementary
What grades does Mcdermoth Elementary serve?
Mcdermoth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcdermoth Elementary?
Mcdermoth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermoth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermoth Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdermoth Elementary rank in WA?
Mcdermoth Elementary ranks #833 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mcdermoth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdermoth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mcdermoth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdermoth Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcdermoth Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcdermoth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdermoth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcdermoth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdermoth Elementary?
73.6% of students at Mcdermoth 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (360) 538-2121
- 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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