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Medicine Lake 7-8

Summary:

Medicine Lake 7-8 is a small public middle school in Medicine Lake, Montana, serving just 12 students in grades 7-8. The school has a predominantly White student population, with fluctuations in racial diversity over the past few years. While the school previously ranked highly among Montana middle schools, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, and its academic performance on state tests lags behind state and district averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Plentywood 7-8 and Froid 7-8, Medicine Lake 7-8 has a significantly smaller student population and a lower statewide ranking. These nearby schools, which are part of the Plentywood K-12 Schools and Froid Elementary districts, respectively, have larger student bodies and higher academic performance indicators.

The small size of Medicine Lake 7-8 may offer advantages in terms of student-teacher ratio and personalized attention, but the school's fluctuating academic performance suggests that other factors, such as demographic changes and the overall low ranking of the Medicine Lake K-12 district, may be impacting its effectiveness. Addressing these challenges could be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 311 Young St
       Medicine Lake, MT  59247

(406) 789-2211

District: Medicine Lake K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,103 Help


Students who attend Medicine Lake 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Medicine Lake High School

Feeder schools for Medicine Lake 7-8:

Elementary:    Medicine Lake School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.3 Help
Number of students:  13

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
15.4%
American Indian:
15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medicine Lake 7-8 ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Medicine Lake 7-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), American Indian (15.4%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medicine Lake 7-8 is 5.3. (See more...)
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Compare Medicine Lake 7-8 employs 2.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medicine Lake 7-8 is $37,103.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Medicine Lake 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Medicine Lake 7-8 130th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Medicine Lake 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Medicine Lake K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Medicine Lake K-12 Schools 220th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medicine Lake 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 29.78 109th 156 30.1%
2021 66.53 60th 200 70.0%
2022 48.56 112th 190 41.1%
2023 36.52 130th 187 30.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Medicine Lake 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 13 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 19
2001 19 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 24
2002 9 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 15
2003 9 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 15
2004 7 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 9
2005 4 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 10
2006 6 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 12
2007 12 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 17
2008 11 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 17
2009 13 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 19
2010 13 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 17
2011 10 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 16
2012 11 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 16
2013 12 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 16
2014 13 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 18
2015 13 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 15
2016 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 20
2017 18 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 23
2018 18 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 23
2019 8 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 12
2020 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 12
2021 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11
2022 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 13
2023 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 12
2024 9 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Medicine Lake 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 19 1.8 10.6 31.6
2001 24 2.4 10.0 37.5
2002 15 1.8 8.3 40
2003 15 1.8 8.3 40
2004 9 1.9 4.7 55.6
2005 10 1.8 5.6 50
2006 12 2.1 5.7 50
2007 17 2.4 7.1 41.2
2008 17 2.5 6.8 47.1
2009 19 2.0 9.5 47.4
2010 17 2.0 8.5 52.9
2011 16 2.1 7.5 68.8
2012 16 1.9 8.2 31.3
2013 16 1.9 8.2 31.3
2014 18 2.5 7.1 27.8
2015 15 2.0 7.5 26.7
2016 20 2.0 10.0 0
2017 23 2.1 10.7 52.2
2018 23 2.1 10.8 47.8
2019 12 1.9 6.1 58.3
2020 12 2.6 4.5 50
2021 11 2.6 4.1 n/a
2022 13 1.9 6.8 n/a
2023 12 2.5 4.6 n/a
2024 13 2.4 5.3 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Medicine Lake 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 19 1.8 10.6 31.6
2001 24 2.4 10.0 37.5
2002 15 1.8 8.3 40
2003 15 1.8 8.3 40
2004 9 1.9 4.7 55.6
2005 10 1.8 5.6 50
2006 12 2.1 5.7 50
2007 17 2.4 7.1 41.2
2008 17 2.5 6.8 47.1
2009 19 2.0 9.5 47.4
2010 17 2.0 8.5 52.9
2011 16 2.1 7.5 68.8
2012 16 1.9 8.2 31.3
2013 16 1.9 8.2 31.3
2014 18 2.5 7.1 27.8
2015 15 2.0 7.5 26.7
2016 20 2.0 10.0 0
2017 23 2.1 10.7 52.2
2018 23 2.1 10.8 47.8
2019 12 1.9 6.1 58.3
2020 12 2.6 4.5 50
2021 11 2.6 4.1 n/a
2022 13 1.9 6.8 n/a
2023 12 2.5 4.6 n/a
2024 13 2.4 5.3 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Medicine Lake 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,972
2021 $34,502
2022 $26,987
2023 $37,103

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Medicine Lake 7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1212
African American00
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White811
 37.5%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medicine Lake 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 13 students attended Medicine Lake 7-8.

Students who attend Medicine Lake 7-8 usually go on to attend Medicine Lake High School

Medicine Lake 7-8 ranks 130th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Medicine Lake 7-8 are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% American Indian.


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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.

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