Medicine Lake School

Medicine Lake School is a public elementary school in Medicine Lake, MT, part of the Medicine Lake K-12 Schools. The school serves approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93rd percentile among MT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math and 51% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $42,813, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 48 students, Medicine Lake School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1, Medicine Lake School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Medicine Lake School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.