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#631 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 49% in state

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School

High School · Barber County North · Medicine Lodge, KS

A Barber County North high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

400 W. Eldorado Ave, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$16,218
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,066/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medicine Lodge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,125

Median home value

$102,100

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Barber County North

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is listed in Barber County North; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Medicine Lodge, KS, part of Barber County North, serving approximately 227 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School

What grades does Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School serve?

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School rank in KS?

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School ranks #631 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?

51.5% of students at Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Barber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 67104)
2,087
Area median age
39
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 67104; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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