Top Rankings
Medical Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,897 students in Medical Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Medical Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,897 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Medical Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
58 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,355 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
71%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
186
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,800 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,234
$18,857
Spending / Student
$14,800
$19,309
Best Medical Lake School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michael Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Fairchild Highway
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Medical Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E. Barker St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3200
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Hallett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
524 N. Hallett St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Medical Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 E. Lake St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3300
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,897 students.
What is the rank of Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District is ranked #54 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medical Lake School District?
71% of Medical Lake School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Medical Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,800 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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