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Simpson Avenue Elementary

Q: Is Simpson Avenue Elementary a good school?

Simpson Avenue Elementary ranks 294 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-6

294^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Simpson Avenue Elementary is a public school serving 402 students in grades 3-6 in the rural community of Montesano, and it stands out as a high-performing, 4-star school that ranks in the top 25% of all elementary schools in Washington state.

The school excels academically, with student proficiency in English, Math, and Science consistently beating state averages, and it is particularly effective in supporting students from lower-income families. A key insight is that Simpson Avenue achieves these strong results while spending significantly less per student than many neighboring schools, such as Lincoln Elementary in the Hoquiam School District or A J West Elementary in the Aberdeen School District, demonstrating notable operational efficiency.

When compared to other elementary schools in the region, Simpson Avenue is a clear leader. It outperforms all five elementary schools in the Aberdeen School District and has shown a strong, steady recovery in its rankings since the pandemic. Within its own Montesano School District, it successfully builds on the foundation set by Beacon Avenue Elementary School, with fifth graders showing especially high achievement in science.

402

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,164

Per pupil spending ?

41.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563-1151

(360) 249-4041

District: Montesano School District

Students who attend Simpson Avenue Elementary usually attend:

High:

Montesano Junior-Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.1%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Washington median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg56%

Washington avg48%

294^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

47^th of 247Montesano School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	294 of 1160	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	335 of 1168	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.8	348 of 1169	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.3	422 of 1169	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.9	527 of 1107	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	355 of 1130	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.8	293 of 1054	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	65.8	369 of 1056	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.0	368 of 1053	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.7	343 of 1067	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.1	416 of 1106	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.2	394 of 1097	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.4	643 of 1092	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.5	490 of 1088	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.7	511 of 1072	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.0	558 of 1067	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.4	576 of 1069	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	58.5	442 of 1051	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.1	437 of 1031	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	338 of 1092	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.0	361 of 1093	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	321 of 1094	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	56.9	442 of 1100	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.4	536 of 1008	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.6	282 of 1068	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	258 of 1004	74.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	157 of 659	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	228 of 651	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.8	74 of 633	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	45.7	341 of 694	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.5	119 of 501	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	90.5	37 of 697	94.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	77.8	136 of 1013	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	159 of 1024	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	201 of 1013	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	55.6	392 of 1019	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.0	623 of 854	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.7	314 of 979	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.8	173 of 835	79.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	214 of 1098	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	290 of 1099	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	333 of 1099	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	385 of 1113	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.4	429 of 1025	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.7	388 of 1075	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.4	300 of 999	70.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	122 of 197	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.1	149 of 303	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	98 of 212	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	49.3	181 of 363	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	176 of 339	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	141 of 308	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.8	219 of 478	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.9	109 of 158	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	360 of 1007	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.5	396 of 1009	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	393 of 1011	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	465 of 1031	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.3	562 of 943	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.5	456 of 1027	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.2	351 of 833	57.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)81st percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)76th percentile~ school

Female (2025)69th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)64th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)50th percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)38th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science70%+20 vs state

English Language Arts61%+8 vs state

Math57%+14 vs state

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by a citizen
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

They send out homework to our kids, they grade it like 30/50 grade and they cant redo it! and of course the teacher dose not have the time to sit with that student and ask if they understand it typical lazy teacher. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Math (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simpson Avenue Elementary	Public	3-6	519 West Simpson Avenue	Montesano	98563	Grays Harbor County	Montesano School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 249-4041	402	23	17.7	41.3%	302 (75.1%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (10.7%)	8 (2.0%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (9.2%)	71.9	294^th of 1160 public elementary schools	74.7%		68.3	335^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.3%	41	69.8	69.8	67.8	50.5	72.1	52.1	60.8	55.9	53.7	68.6	50.0	56.7											$15,164	$833	$14,331
Beacon Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1717 East Beacon Avenue	Montesano	98563	Grays Harbor County	Montesano School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 249-4528	333	20	16.4	46.5%	246 (73.9%)	3 (0.9%)	38 (11.4%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.3%)								(n/a)													82.1	84.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	84.9	92.5	84.9	84.9	84.9	$18,262	$511	$17,750
Central Park Elementary	Public	K-5	601 School Road	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-2170	111	9	11.8	58.6%	80 (72.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (17.1%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	42.8	646^th of 1160 public elementary schools	44.3%		36.8	725^th of 1168 public elementary schools	37.9%	79	40.0	40.0	40.0	57.1	40.0		44.1	50.0	71.4	24.0		44.1											$19,662	$1,846	$17,816
Satsop Elementary	Public	K-6	853 Monte Elma Rd	Satsop	98583	Grays Harbor County	Satsop School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 482-5330	63	4	16.8	55.6%	51 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)								(n/a)				66.7			64.9					64.9	80.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	90.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	$19,773	$1,364	$18,409
Cosmopolis Elementary School	Public	K-6	1439 Fourth Street	Cosmopolis	98537	Grays Harbor County	Cosmopolis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 532-7181	175	11	16.5	57.1%	123 (70.3%)	3 (1.7%)	28 (16.0%)	3 (1.7%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	26.5	876^th of 1160 public elementary schools	24.5%		43.7	638^th of 1168 public elementary schools	45.4%	238	51.9	51.9	22.7	26.9	37.0	33.3	30.1	22.7	42.3	37.0	38.9	35.5	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	$21,884	$1,336	$20,549
Elma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1235 Monte-Elma Rd	Elma	98541	Grays Harbor County	Elma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 482-2632	688	44	15.6	64.4%	461 (67.0%)	6 (0.9%)	171 (24.9%)	6 (0.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	42.9	642^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	44.7%		49.4	570^th of 1168 public elementary schools	51.2%	72	52.2	52.2	42.6	40.4	52.2		44.7	41.5	44.7	47.8		44.3	96.2	97.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	97.2	99.1	96.2	97.2	97.2	$17,042	$1,360	$15,682
Stevens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 S. Farragut	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-2150	332	18	18.5	87.0%	125 (37.7%)	5 (1.5%)	173 (52.1%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	17.2	997^th of 1160 public elementary schools	14.1%		15.6	1029^th of 1168 public elementary schools	11.9%	32	30.0	30.0	32.1	25.5	47.5		34.0	28.6	23.5	27.5		26.5	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	$19,738	$2,775	$16,963
Robert Gray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1516 North B St	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-2140	210	13	16.2	80.0%	99 (47.1%)	1 (0.5%)	91 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.1%)	7.8	1118^th of 1160 public elementary schools	3.6%		6.2	1134^th of 1168 public elementary schools	2.9%	16	22.9	22.9	13.9	22.7	28.6		21.7	31.4	20.5			19.3	82.9	82.9	88.6	88.6	88.6	85.7	94.3	85.7	85.7	85.7	$22,280	$2,955	$19,325
McDermoth Elementary	Public	K-5	409 North K St	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-2121	288	17	16.9	68.4%	168 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (30.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.0%)	35.4	742^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	36.0%		33.9	773^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	33.8%	31	56.3	56.3	37.0	42.1	54.2		44.3	40.7	39.5	22.9		34.3	81.5	85.2	85.2	85.2	85.2	83.3	85.2	85.2	83.3	83.3	$19,828	$2,444	$17,384
A J West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Bay Ave.	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-2131	281	19	14.7	85.8%	124 (44.1%)	2 (0.7%)	121 (43.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.8%)	23.1	933^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	19.6%		17.2	1010^th of 1168 public elementary schools	13.5%	77	28.3	28.3	54.6	27.1	34.8		38.4	40.9	33.3	19.6		31.2	85.1	91.5	91.5	91.5	91.5	89.4	95.7	91.5	89.4	89.4	$21,867	$3,205	$18,661

Frequently Asked Questions about Simpson Avenue Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Simpson Avenue Elementary?

Students at Simpson Avenue Elementary are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Simpson Avenue Elementary attend?

Students who attend Simpson Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Montesano Junior-Senior High

How many students attend Simpson Avenue Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 402 students attended Simpson Avenue Elementary.

What district is Simpson Avenue Elementary in?

Montesano School District

Is Simpson Avenue Elementary a good school?

Simpson Avenue Elementary ranks 294^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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