Summary:
The city of Medical Lake, Washington is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a detention center). Overall, the Medical Lake School District performs well, with several standout schools leading the way.
Medical Lake High School is a standout, consistently scoring high on state assessments with 69.17% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 40.91% in Math. The school also boasts a strong 95.5% graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. Hallett Elementary School also performs well, with 57.08% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.6% in Math, and particularly strong 5th grade results.
The racial makeup of the schools is predominantly White, ranging from 73.8% to 81.38%, with Hispanic and African American students making up smaller percentages. Free and reduced-price lunch rates are relatively high, from 40.38% to 51.82%, indicating economic challenges faced by families in the community. Spending per student is consistent across the district, and student-teacher ratios are generally favorable, with the elementary school having the lowest ratio. The data for Martin Hall Detention Center suggests it serves a more disadvantaged population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students and free/reduced lunch recipients.
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