Mcdermoth Elementary School

409 North K St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Mcdermoth Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcdermoth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1309 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcdermoth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
28%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
54%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdermoth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcdermoth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcdermoth Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdermoth Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcdermoth Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdermoth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Gray Elementary School, Stevens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcdermoth Elementary School?
287 students attend Mcdermoth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mcdermoth Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdermoth Elementary School?
Mcdermoth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcdermoth Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermoth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdermoth Elementary School part of?
Mcdermoth Elementary School is part of Aberdeen School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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