Summary:
Aberdeen District is a small, rural Idaho district serving 625 students across three schools: Aberdeen Elementary School (PK–5), Aberdeen Middle School (6–8), and Aberdeen High School (9–12). With roughly three out of four students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the district serves a high-poverty population and overall ranks 79th out of 101 Idaho districts, earning a 1-star rating.
Each school has its own distinct profile. Aberdeen High School is the district’s ELA leader, with 58.5% End-of-Course proficiency, but its math (18.9%) and science (24.5%) scores trail state averages by 14 to 17 points — the weakest STEM performance in the district despite the highest per-student spending and the lowest chronic absenteeism. Aberdeen Middle School is the most improved school, climbing from the 20th to 29th percentile, driven by a standout 7th grade cohort that exceeds the state average in math (52.3% vs. 43.6%). However, its 6th graders struggle badly in math (25.6%) and ELA (31.0%), suggesting the transition to middle school is a key intervention point. Aberdeen Elementary School also improved to the 27th percentile, with strong 5th grade scores across all subjects, but shows a sharp 4th grade slump — math proficiency drops to 28.9% before rebounding to 46.8% in 5th grade.
District-wide, math (39.8% elementary, 38.0% middle, 18.9% high school) and science lag state averages at every level, and chronic absenteeism is highest at the middle school (15.8%), which also has the highest poverty rate (76.1%). The high school’s graduation rate of 82.5% matches the state average, but its state ranking has fallen from the 52nd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 22nd percentile in 2025–2026. Meanwhile, elementary and middle schools show upward momentum. For parents, the picture is mixed: literacy is a relative bright spot, but targeted support in 4th grade, 6th grade, and high school STEM could yield substantial gains.
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