Aberdeen School District

The Aberdeen School District in Washington state serves 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces challenges with low test scores and high poverty rates, but a few standout schools like McDermoth Elementary and Central Park Elementary are performing relatively well.

The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district. While McDermoth and Central Park have strong test scores, ranking among the top elementary schools in Washington, other schools like Robert Gray Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 9.76% in 3rd grade math. This suggests the district faces challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities, likely due to the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which range from 60.94% to 95.33% across the schools.

The district's high schools also show room for improvement, with graduation rates ranging from 76.9% to 80.6% and dropout rates from 11.5% to 12.5%. The largest high school, J.M. Weatherwax High School, has the highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate in the district, but its test scores remain below state averages. The district's per-student spending varies widely, from $9,021 at the alternative school to $24,655 at the Harbor Junior/Senior High School, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance.