Medicine Lake K-12 Schools

Summary:

The Medicine Lake K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: Medicine Lake School (elementary), Medicine Lake High School, and Medicine Lake 7-8 (middle school). The district serves a relatively small student population, with the largest school having only 47 students.

Among the standout schools, Medicine Lake School excels in mathematics, with 65.22% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. Conversely, Medicine Lake High School performs exceptionally well in English Language Arts, with 75% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages, but struggles in mathematics, with 0% of students meeting proficiency.

Despite the small school sizes and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the district faces challenges in providing consistent and equitable educational outcomes across all schools and subject areas. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 42.55% to 44%, suggest a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may require additional resources and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

District Detail

311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247

(406) 789-2211

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 88

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Medicine Lake School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Young St	Medicine Lake	59247	Sheridan County	Medicine Lake K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 789-2211	47	7	7.1	42.6%	41 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.5	123^rd of 401 public elementary schools	69.3%		78.9	48^th of 212 public elementary schools	77.4%	75				43.5	65.2	$28,556
Medicine Lake High School	Public	9-12	311 Young St	Medicine Lake	59247	Sheridan County	Medicine Lake K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 789-2211	25	4	5.9	44.0%	22 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	67^th of 182 public high schools	63.2%					(n/a)	75.0	0.0	50.0			$39,070
Medicine Lake 7-8	Public	7-8	311 Young St	Medicine Lake	59247	Sheridan County	Medicine Lake K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 789-2211	16	3	5.5	43.8%	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	42	135^th of 222 public middle schools	39.2%		31.4	93^rd of 123 public middle schools	24.4%	42				31.3	46.7	$29,404

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Froid Elementary	11.61 mi	2	146^th
Froid High School	11.61 mi	1	6^th
Plentywood K-12 Schools	19.15 mi	3	104^th
Culbertson Elementary	24.64 mi	2	300^th
Culbertson High School	24.64 mi	1	351^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.