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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,842 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 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,842 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
60,938 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.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,007 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$31 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,567
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,007
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Medical Lake School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michael Anderson Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Medical Lake High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hallett Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 N. Hallett St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Medical Lake Middle School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medical Lake School District?
Medical Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,842 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, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 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 $17,007 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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