Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Medicine Lake School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Medicine Lake School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Medicine Lake, MT, encompassing approximately 567.6 square miles. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.6 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point reaching 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medicine Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Medicine Lake School's student population of 47 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Medicine Lake School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medicine Lake School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red
School Mascot
Redhawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medicine Lake School's ranking?
Medicine Lake School is ranked #374 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Medicine Lake School?
47 students attend Medicine Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Medicine Lake School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medicine Lake School?
Medicine Lake School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medicine Lake School offer ?
Medicine Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medicine Lake School part of?
Medicine Lake School is part of Medicine Lake K-12 Schools.
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