Summary:
The zip code 59247 contains a single middle school, Medicine Lake 7-8, which is part of the Medicine Lake K-12 Schools district. This small, rural school serves a student population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.5 to 1, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed. In the 2024-2025 school year, Medicine Lake 7-8 had 31.25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 46.67% proficient or better in Mathematics, and only 14.29% proficient or better in Science, compared to the statewide averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Despite the high spending per student of $19,972, the school's academic results do not appear to be commensurate with the level of funding.
Overall, the data suggests that Medicine Lake 7-8 is facing some challenges in terms of academic performance, despite the apparent investment of resources and the small, intimate learning environment. Further investigation would be needed to understand the specific factors contributing to the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
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