Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Medicine Lodge Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire Medicine Lodge school district, encompassing approximately 724.3 square miles. The area is located in Medicine Lodge, KS, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being 27.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medicine Lodge Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Medicine Lodge Grade School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Every student, every day, preparing for the future.
School Rankings
Medicine Lodge Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medicine Lodge Grade School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medicine Lodge Grade School's ranking?
Medicine Lodge Grade School is ranked #592 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Medicine Lodge Grade School?
253 students attend Medicine Lodge Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Medicine Lodge Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medicine Lodge Grade School?
Medicine Lodge Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medicine Lodge Grade School offer ?
Medicine Lodge Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medicine Lodge Grade School part of?
Medicine Lodge Grade School is part of Barber County North School District.
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