Summary:
Zip code 39730 is served by a single elementary school, Aberdeen Elementary, which enrolls 346 students in grades K–4 within the Aberdeen School District. This makes the school the clear focal point for families in the area, and its recent progress stands out despite serving a student body where 99.13% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Aberdeen Elementary has improved its state ranking dramatically over three years, climbing from the 13th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 36th percentile in 2025–2026, and earning a 2-star rating after two consecutive 1-star years. The most notable gains came in English Language Arts: 3rd grade proficiency jumped from 27.8% to 40.3%, while 4th grade rose from 33.3% to 42.6%, narrowing the gap with state averages by more than half. Math tells a mixed story — 3rd grade math now sits just 3.3 points below the state average, but 4th grade math dropped from 46.6% to 35.2% proficient, leaving a 16.3-point gap that is now the school’s biggest weakness.
Chronic absenteeism at 16.4% is well below the district’s 21.6% and the state’s 23.9%, a positive sign for school culture and engagement. Because Aberdeen Elementary is the only school in the district at these grade levels, its test scores exactly match district figures, meaning improvements at this school directly drive the entire district’s performance. Families should feel encouraged by the upward trajectory, particularly in reading, while keeping an eye on 4th grade math as the area most in need of targeted support. The school still trails state averages in most subjects, but its rapid progress in a high-poverty setting makes it a worthwhile option to watch in coming years.
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