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Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 with 218 students in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, which is part of the Barber County North District. The school has had a fluctuating performance ranking over the years, ranging from 223 out of 318 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024 (2 stars) to a high of 55 out of 327 in 2022-2023 (4 stars). Compared to nearby schools like Attica High and South Barber 7-12, Medicine Lodge's performance has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better or worse.

Academically, Medicine Lodge's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to nearby schools, suggesting efficient resource allocation.

Overall, Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School faces a complex set of challenges, with fluctuating performance, some areas of strength, and significant socioeconomic factors impacting its academic outcomes. By focusing on its unique strengths, addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, and continuing to optimize resource allocation, the school may be able to improve its overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 W. Eldorado Ave
       Medicine Lodge, KS  67104

(620) 886-5667

District: Barber County North

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,464 Help


Feeder schools for Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Medicine Lodge Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 70.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Compare Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School is $15,464.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School 101st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School 223rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Barber County North:

SchoolDigger ranks Barber County North 167th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.65 127th 316 59.8%
2011 69.12 82nd 320 74.4%
2012 79.44 16th 342 95.3%
2013 79.28 31st 355 91.3%
2015 40.16 235th 368 36.1%
2016 45.57 181st 343 47.2%
2017 42.88 195th 358 45.5%
2018 53.05 137th 350 60.9%
2019 52.22 151st 368 59.0%
2021 61.09 107th 367 70.8%
2022 37.50 234th 368 36.4%
2023 56.76 117th 362 67.7%
2024 60.38 101st 362 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.51 165th 178 7.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.21 27th 255 89.4%
2019 61.50 71st 270 73.7%
2023 67.72 51st 300 83.0%
2024 65.29 53rd 296 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 70th 275 74.5%
2019 53.53 115th 294 60.9%
2021 52.93 117th 313 62.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.68 194th 280 30.7%
2019 42.98 168th 301 44.2%
2021 68.31 71st 308 76.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.16 173rd 333 48.0%
2019 45.67 176th 344 48.8%
2021 56.19 111th 349 68.2%
2022 31.59 252nd 349 27.8%
2023 54.16 134th 349 61.6%
2024 60.94 91st 347 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 40.15 223rd 302 26.2%
2011 57.23 146th 298 51.0%
2012 56.67 172nd 317 45.7%
2013 39.05 249th 323 22.9%
2015 36.98 237th 326 27.3%
2016 3.35 309th 313 1.3%
2017 14.73 283rd 316 10.4%
2018 32.26 223rd 314 29.0%
2019 36.16 230th 325 29.2%
2021 43.40 193rd 320 39.7%
2022 35.08 226th 324 30.2%
2023 75.68 55th 327 83.2%
2024 35.52 223rd 318 29.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.60 171st 229 25.3%
2023 82.28 17th 250 93.2%
2024 49.32 111th 249 55.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.37 236th 248 4.8%
2019 14.61 224th 249 10.0%
2021 82.15 27th 250 89.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.54 59th 248 76.2%
2021 9.39 247th 258 4.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.93 230th 296 22.3%
2019 25.39 258th 306 15.7%
2021 39.75 196th 302 35.1%
2022 33.46 222nd 307 27.7%
2023 78.66 43rd 309 86.1%
2024 31.40 219th 295 25.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 234 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 240
2011 217 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 223
2012 190 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 197
2013 184 3 2 7 1 0 0 0 197
2014 183 4 3 10 0 0 0 0 200
2015 174 3 3 12 1 0 0 0 193
2016 160 1 3 17 2 0 0 0 183
2017 162 2 2 17 2 0 3 0 188
2018 157 4 2 18 1 0 2 0 184
2019 179 2 2 17 1 0 4 0 205
2020 193 2 1 17 1 0 7 0 221
2021 171 2 1 11 1 0 5 0 191
2022 200 2 1 7 2 0 7 0 219
2023 197 2 1 11 0 0 7 0 218
2024 204 1 1 12 2 0 7 0 227

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

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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 Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 240 20.3 11.8 32.5
2011 223 22.3 10.0 29.6
2012 197 28.4 6.9 35
2013 197 24.6 8.0 35
2014 200 24.6 8.1 39
2015 193 25.0 7.7 32.6
2016 183 24.0 7.6 35.5
2017 188 21.7 8.6 41.5
2018 184 22.0 8.3 39.7
2019 205 22.3 9.1 38.5
2020 221 18.1 12.2 32.1
2021 191 22.7 8.4 38.7
2022 219 23.4 9.3 33.3
2023 218 24.2 9.0 50
2024 227 24.4 9.3 51.5

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 Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 240 20.3 11.8 32.5
2011 223 22.3 10.0 29.6
2012 197 28.4 6.9 35
2013 197 24.6 8.0 35
2014 200 24.6 8.1 39
2015 193 25.0 7.7 32.6
2016 183 24.0 7.6 35.5
2017 188 21.7 8.6 41.5
2018 184 22.0 8.3 39.7
2019 205 22.3 9.1 38.5
2020 221 18.1 12.2 32.1
2021 191 22.7 8.4 38.7
2022 219 23.4 9.3 33.3
2023 218 24.2 9.0 50
2024 227 24.4 9.3 51.5

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 Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,746 (17.8%) $12,718 (82.2%) $15,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 117th of 362 Middle schools
 8.7%
Ranks 230th of 325 High schoolsRanks 55th of 327 High schools
 53.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)3933.3
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Barber County North)3933.3
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)3928.2
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Barber County North)3928.2
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)28.124.3
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Barber County North)28.124.3
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)9.424.3
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Barber County North)9.424.3
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)21.927
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Barber County North)21.927
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)27.634.3
 6.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Barber County North)27.634.3
 6.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)13.831.4
 17.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Barber County North)13.831.4
 17.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School)26.535.7
 9.2%
   11th Grade Science (Barber County North)26.535.7
 9.2%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students205218
 6.3%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1711
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White179197
 10.1%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%50%
 11.5%

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Students at Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Medicine Lodge Grade School

Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School ranks 223rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Medicine Lodge Junior/Senior High School.


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