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5.9avg / 10

Medical Lake School District

School District · Medical Lake, Washington

Students: 1,861
Teachers (FTE): 117

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,861

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#156 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,739

$1,985 vs Washington median

District size

1,861 students

Typical than Washington median

The short answer

Medical Lake School District ranks #156 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Medical Lake School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Medical Lake Middle School (7.8/10), Medical Lake High School (6.0/10), and Michael Anderson Elementary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Hallett Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +5.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Medical Lake School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Medical Lake School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Medical Lake Middle School7.8 / 10
2Medical Lake High School6.0 / 10
3Michael Anderson Elementary School5.2 / 10
4Hallett Elementary School4.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Medical Lake School District

Medical Lake School District is a Medical Lake, Washington school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,861 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $15,739 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Medical Lake School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Medical Lake Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Medical Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Medical Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency63.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Medical Lake School District with test data.

Schools in Medical Lake School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Medical Lake
Total Enrollment
1,861
Teachers (FTE)
117
District spending per student
$15,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Medical Lake School District?

Medical Lake School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Medical Lake School District?

The average composite rating for Medical Lake School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Medical Lake School District?

Medical Lake School District's district-level spending was $15,739 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Medical Lake School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Medical Lake School District is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Medical Lake School District?

Medical Lake Middle School is the highest-rated school in Medical Lake School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Medical Lake School District?

Across schools in Medical Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Medical Lake School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Medical Lake School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
53.4%
ELA Proficiency
63.6%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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