Stevens Elementary School, Aberdeen WA

Original Research by School Decision on Stevens Elementary School

Stevens Elementary School is one of the elementary schools in the Aberdeen School District, located in a residential area of Washington’s Grays Harbor County. It serves children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is a regular public school.

The student body is broadly diverse, with a significant Hispanic population and a large White population, along with smaller numbers of students who are two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or Asian. A large majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic conditions of the community. Aberdeen itself is the most populous city in Grays Harbor County and has long been tied to timber, fishing, and port industries, though the economy is shifting toward retail, tourism, and other sectors. The population has been essentially flat for two decades, and the city faces the challenges common to towns adjusting from a resource-extraction base. Housing costs in the area are notably below the state median, which is a consideration for families looking for more affordable options in western Washington.

On state assessments, proficiency rates at Stevens fall below the midpoint when compared across districts in Grays Harbor County. In English language arts, rates across the third, fourth, and fifth grades varied, with fifth grade showing a stronger result than the lower grades. In math, proficiency rates across all tested grades were below what many families would look for. Science results for fifth graders were similar. Because this is the only year of data available for the school, there is no trend to examine, and a parent may want to discuss with school staff how they are working to raise these numbers and what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.

The school’s enrollment is a typical size for an elementary building in this part of the state. The grades served run from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, so the school provides the foundation years. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate data. The district does have a high school, and feeder patterns are something families moving into the area would want to clarify.

Publicly reported information shows that voters in the Aberdeen School District approved a replacement levy in early 2022 with solid approval. The levy funds educational programs, staffing, athletics, and extracurricular activities. For families living in the district, this levy directly affects local property taxes and the range of offerings available beyond the core classroom. The district has been maintaining its facilities and programs through this consistent local funding, which is a point of stability.

The community that Stevens serves is an older, established part of Aberdeen. The city has a historic downtown with brick buildings, a public library that is the largest in the county, and a regional bus system. Major employers include the port, a hospital, a prison, and manufacturing and seafood companies. The area serves as a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and the Pacific coast. For a family considering Stevens, the school offers a neighborhood setting with a diverse student population and a strong share of students from lower-income households. The academic performance numbers are below the county’s middle range, and that is the central fact for any parent weighing this school. The district levy provides some financial support for programs, but the core academic results are the main point a family would want to follow up on directly with the school to understand current strategies and progress.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 329%

School 29% · District 37% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 22 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 424%

School 24% · District 32% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 528%

School 28% · District 20% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 332%

School 32% · District 36% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 15 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 426%

School 26% · District 30% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 548%

School 48% · District 41% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Science

Grade 530%

School 30% · District 36% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 22 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

This schoolAberdeen School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income33%Higher-income31%2 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income28%Higher-income31%3 pp gap