A J West Elementary vs McDermoth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A J West Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
McDermoth Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | A J West Elementary Aberdeen, Washington | McDermoth Elementary Aberdeen, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,154 | #931 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #39243 of 50,301 | #33033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDermoth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 28.9).
- •McDermoth Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •McDermoth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •McDermoth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 85.8%).
- •A J West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.9).
- •McDermoth Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A J West Elementary better than McDermoth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDermoth Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A J West Elementary and McDermoth Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J West Elementary: 281. McDermoth Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J West Elementary and McDermoth Elementary rank in Washington?
A J West Elementary is 1064th of 1,154 and McDermoth Elementary is 931st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).