Medicine Lake 7-8

Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
12 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Medicine Lake 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the rural community of Medicine Lake, Montana. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school operates as part of the Medicine Lake Public School District. Due to its location in a sparsely populated region, the school maintains a tight-knit educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between students and faculty.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a focal point for the town of Medicine Lake. While it provides a standard core curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, it also emphasizes the values of a close-knit, rural educational setting. Families interested in specific course offerings, athletic opportunities, or the school’s current academic calendar can find additional information on their official website at [http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us](http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us).
12
Total Students
2.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (8.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)789-2211
Website: http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio