Schools in Zip Code 99022

ZIP code 99022 includes four schools serving grades PK–12 in the Medical Lake area: three regular public schools in the Medical Lake School District and one specialized detention-center school affiliated with Educational Service District 101. The regular schools enroll 1,383 students, while Martin Hall Detention Center serves eight students and should be considered separately.

Medical Lake Middle School is the strongest all-around academic performer, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide and exceeding state averages in English, math, and science. It has the highest proficiency rates among the regular schools in all three subjects and showed especially strong improvement in science. Medical Lake High School ranks in the 72nd percentile and has an excellent 96.3% graduation rate, along with above-state performance in English and science. However, its math proficiency is 38.1%, lower than both the district and state, making math the clearest high-school concern. Hallett Elementary School ranks near the statewide midpoint. Its science performance is a notable strength, but English and math results trail the district, with lower elementary literacy appearing to be an important area for attention.

Across the area, science is the most consistent academic strength, with all three regular schools outperforming the state. Parents may also note that Medical Lake Middle School reports the lowest student-teacher ratio and highest per-student spending among the regular schools, although these figures do not establish a cause-and-effect relationship with achievement. Results changed substantially from the prior year: the middle school improved, while the high school’s English and math scores declined. Because two years of data cannot establish a long-term trend, families should also consider school climate, programs, student support, and current campus information when comparing options.