Very Good
#473 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 21% in state
Hallett Elementary School
Elementary School · Medical Lake School District · Medical Lake, WA
A Medical Lake School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Medical Lake, WA 99022
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hallett Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hallett Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,814
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Anderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Medical Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hallett Elementary School is listed in Medical Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hallett Elementary School
Hallett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medical Lake, WA, part of Medical Lake School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hallett Elementary School
What grades does Hallett Elementary School serve?
Hallett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hallett Elementary School?
Hallett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallett Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hallett Elementary School rank in WA?
Hallett Elementary School ranks #473 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hallett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hallett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hallett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallett Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hallett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hallett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hallett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hallett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hallett Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Hallett Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (509) 565-3400
- Area population (ZIP 99022)
- 9,398
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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