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Medical Lake School District

116 W Third St
Medical Lake, WA 99022-0128
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,883 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Medical Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Medical Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#47 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
41%
58%
53%
59%
49%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
72%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,910 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,910
$19,246

Best Medical Lake School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michael Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W. Fairchild Highway
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Medical Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E. Barker St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Hallett Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
524 N. Hallett St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Medical Lake Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 E. Lake St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Medical Lake Endeavors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
317 N Broad St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3141
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,883 students.
What is the rank of Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District is ranked #46 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medical Lake School District?
72% of Medical Lake School District students are White, 14% 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 American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Medical Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,910 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 1,883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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