A J West Elementary
Aberdeen, WA · Aberdeen School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Town, remote
873rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
1801 Bay Ave., Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360)538-2131NCES ID 530003000001Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks A J West Elementary 873rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 138 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 301 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 45.2% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.2% | 43.2% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 5.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 4.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $280K in zip 98520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than A J West Elementary
- #774McDermoth ElementaryAberdeen School District · 0.8 mi away774th of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲5 · Math 34% ▲3Compare - #1114Robert Gray ElementaryAberdeen School District · 1.5 mi away1,114th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼16 · Math 19% ▼12Compare - #971Stevens Elementary SchoolAberdeen School District · 2.3 mi away971st of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼4 · Math 26% ▼5Compare - #1120Central Elementary SchoolHoquiam School District · 2.5 mi away1,120th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼16 · Math 16% ▼15Compare - #1061Lincoln ElementaryHoquiam School District · 2.7 mi away1,061st of 1,174
ELA 27% ▼11 · Math 22% ▼9Compare - #930Cosmopolis Elementary SchoolCosmopolis School District · 3.4 mi away930th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼8 · Math 35% ▲4Compare - #638Central Park ElementaryAberdeen School District · 6.6 mi away638th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲6 · Math 44% ▲13Compare - #335Simpson Avenue ElementaryMontesano School District · 10.9 mi away335th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲22 · Math 56% ▲25Compare
What school district is A J West Elementary in?
A J West Elementary is part of the Aberdeen School District district in Aberdeen, Washington.
Is A J West Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks A J West Elementary 873rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of A J West Elementary?
White 45%, Hispanic 43%, Two or more races 5%, American Indian 4% (301 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near A J West Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98520 is $280K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.