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Medicine Lake 7-8
Middle School · Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
PO Box 265 311 Young St, Medicine Lake, MT 59247
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Medicine Lake 7-8
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About Medicine Lake 7-8
Medicine Lake 7-8 is a public middle school in Medicine Lake, MT, part of Medicine Lake K-12 Schools. Medicine Lake 7-8 serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Medicine Lake 7-8 show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 13 students, Medicine Lake 7-8 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Medicine Lake 7-8 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Medicine Lake 7-8 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Address
- PO Box 265 311 Young St, Medicine Lake, MT 59247
- Website
- medicinelake.k12.mt.us
- Phone
- (406) 789-2211
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 265 311 Young St, Medicine Lake, MT 59247
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Medicine Lake 7-8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Plentywood 7-8 (rated 6.5/10, 19.1 miles away, in nearby Plentywood). Additionally, Culbertson Junior High (rated 4.1/10, 24.6 miles away, in nearby Culbertson). For more schools in Medicine Lake, see our Medicine Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 32.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lake School Medicine Lake | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Medicine Lake High School Medicine Lake | 0.0 mi | — |
| Froid Elementary School Froid | 11.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Froid 7-8 Froid | 11.6 mi | — |
| Froid High School Froid | 11.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Plentywood High School Plentywood | 19.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Plentywood School Plentywood | 19.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Plentywood 7-8 Plentywood | 19.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Culbertson School Culbertson | 24.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Culbertson Junior High Culbertson | 24.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Culbertson High School Culbertson | 24.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Bainville School Bainville | 28.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Bainville High School Bainville | 28.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Bainville 7-8 Bainville | 28.2 mi | — |
| Barbara Gilligan School Brockton | 30.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Barbara Gilligan 7-8 Brockton | 30.8 mi | — |
| Brockton High School Brockton | 30.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Westby School Westby | 32.5 mi | — |
| Westby High School Westby | 32.5 mi | — |
| Westby 7-8 Westby | 32.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59247 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,813
Median Home Value
$90,000
Population
313
College Educated
19.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
49.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Medicine Lake 7-8
What grades does Medicine Lake 7-8 serve?
Medicine Lake 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Medicine Lake 7-8?
Medicine Lake 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medicine Lake 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Medicine Lake 7-8 is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Medicine Lake 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medicine Lake 7-8 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Medicine Lake 7-8 a charter school?
No, Medicine Lake 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medicine Lake 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Medicine Lake 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medicine Lake 7-8?
46.2% of students at Medicine Lake 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (406) 789-2211
Resources & Links
District
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools- District Enrollment
- 83
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $36,702
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