Medora STEM Academy

Q: Is Medora STEM Academy a good school?

Medora STEM Academy ranks 584 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Medora STEM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Medora, Indiana. With a student population of just 100, the school is part of the Medora Community School Corp district, which is ranked 297 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Medora STEM Academy has some strengths, such as higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to nearby schools, it also faces significant challenges. The school has seen a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.6% in 2020-2021 to 39.8% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Emerson Elementary, Parkview Elementary, and West Washington Elementary. Additionally, the school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments have been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others, but overall lower than the state averages.

Another significant challenge for Medora STEM Academy is the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80-100% over the past 3 school years. This is significantly higher than the rates at many of the nearby schools, suggesting the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and performance. Despite these challenges, the school's declining statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over time indicate that it may be struggling to address these issues effectively.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

82 S George
Medora, IN 47260

(812) 966-2201

District: Medora Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
584^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,078

Students who attend Medora STEM Academy usually attend:

High:

Medora Junior & Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 100

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Medora STEM Academy ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medora STEM Academy is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Medora STEM Academy employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medora STEM Academy is $15,078.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Medora STEM Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Medora Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Medora Community School Corp 297^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Medora STEM Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	72.16	69^th	326	78.8%
2005	69.32	263^rd	959	72.6%
2006	62.04	384^th	961	60.0%
2007	62.49	390^th	985	60.4%
2008	64.61	355^th	996	64.4%
2009	55.89	518^th	1003	48.4%
2010	56.20	532^nd	1009	47.3%
2011	53.78	575^th	1025	43.9%
2012	35.56	767^th	1015	24.4%
2013	33.24	815^th	1035	21.3%
2014	28.00	858^th	1036	17.2%
2015	19.01	913^th	1040	12.2%
2016	34.96	778^th	1046	25.6%
2017	30.33	794^th	1033	23.1%
2018	9.66	943^rd	1027	8.2%
2019	5.16	990^th	1031	4.0%
2021	59.35	419^th	1016	58.8%
2022	62.07	395^th	1020	61.3%
2023	27.23	756^th	1016	25.6%
2024	44.54	584^th	1010	42.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Medora STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1989	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1990	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1991	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1992	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1993	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1994	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1995	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	155
1996	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	155
1997	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	161	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1999	163	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2000	152	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2001	160	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2002	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2003	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2004	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2005	153	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2006	154	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2007	140	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	144
2008	143	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	147
2009	152	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	161
2010	140	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	149
2011	140	3	0	5	3	0	0	0	151
2012	119	1	0	5	3	0	0	0	128
2013	93	1	0	2	3	0	2	0	101
2014	85	1	0	1	3	0	2	0	92
2015	100	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	105
2016	82	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	83
2017	99	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	102
2018	80	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	82
2019	70	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	77
2020	81	0	1	1	0	0	5	0	88
2021	70	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	71
2022	71	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	75
2023	94	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	100
2024	92	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	100

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 Medora STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	12.6	16.0	0
1989	182	10.6	17.1	n/a
1990	192	12.6	15.2	38.5
1991	175	12.1	14.4	30.3
1992	143	n/a	n/a	50.3
1993	137	12.1	11.3	42.3
1994	137	11.4	12.0	35.8
1995	155	11.9	13.0	55
1996	155	11.9	13.0	55
1997	144	13.0	11.1	45.1
1998	162	13.0	12.5	45.1
1999	164	11.4	14.4	55.5
2000	153	11.1	13.8	49
2001	163	11.0	14.8	46.6
2002	142	11.4	12.5	0
2003	142	11.4	12.5	0
2004	142	12.4	11.5	54.9
2005	154	10.0	15.4	51.9
2006	157	11.1	14.1	54.1
2007	144	n/a	n/a	65
2008	147	9.6	15.3	65.1
2009	161	9.8	16.4	65.4
2010	149	13.0	11.4	71
2011	151	10.2	14.7	74.2
2012	128	9.0	14.2	72.7
2013	101	7.0	14.4	77.2
2014	92	7.0	13.1	84.8
2015	105	9.0	11.6	85.7
2016	83	8.0	10.3	86.7
2017	102	8.0	12.7	84.3
2018	82	5.4	14.9	82.9
2019	77	4.1	18.6	85.7
2020	88	10.0	8.8	83
2021	71	5.0	14.2	98.6
2022	75	6.5	11.5	100
2023	100	6.5	15.3	80
2024	100	6.5	15.3	59

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 Medora STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	12.6	16.0	0
1989	182	10.6	17.1	n/a
1990	192	12.6	15.2	38.5
1991	175	12.1	14.4	30.3
1992	143	n/a	n/a	50.3
1993	137	12.1	11.3	42.3
1994	137	11.4	12.0	35.8
1995	155	11.9	13.0	55
1996	155	11.9	13.0	55
1997	144	13.0	11.1	45.1
1998	162	13.0	12.5	45.1
1999	164	11.4	14.4	55.5
2000	153	11.1	13.8	49
2001	163	11.0	14.8	46.6
2002	142	11.4	12.5	0
2003	142	11.4	12.5	0
2004	142	12.4	11.5	54.9
2005	154	10.0	15.4	51.9
2006	157	11.1	14.1	54.1
2007	144	n/a	n/a	65
2008	147	9.6	15.3	65.1
2009	161	9.8	16.4	65.4
2010	149	13.0	11.4	71
2011	151	10.2	14.7	74.2
2012	128	9.0	14.2	72.7
2013	101	7.0	14.4	77.2
2014	92	7.0	13.1	84.8
2015	105	9.0	11.6	85.7
2016	83	8.0	10.3	86.7
2017	102	8.0	12.7	84.3
2018	82	5.4	14.9	82.9
2019	77	4.1	18.6	85.7
2020	88	10.0	8.8	83
2021	71	5.0	14.2	98.6
2022	75	6.5	11.5	100
2023	100	6.5	15.3	80
2024	100	6.5	15.3	59

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 Medora STEM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,518 (35.0%)	$8,399 (65.0%)	$12,918
2020	$4,664 (36.1%)	$8,245 (63.9%)	$12,909
2021	$5,162 (36.1%)	$9,139 (63.9%)	$14,301
2022	$6,135 (40.7%)	$8,942 (59.3%)	$15,078

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Medora STEM Academy

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 990^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 756^th of 1016 Elementary schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Medora STEM Academy)	7.7	10	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Medora Community School Corp)	7.7	10	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Medora STEM Academy)	7.7	20	12.3%
4th Grade Math (Medora Community School Corp)	7.7	20	12.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Medora STEM Academy)	7.7	10	2.3%
4th Grade Science (Medora Community School Corp)	7.7	10	2.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Medora STEM Academy)	10	40	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Medora Community School Corp)	10	40	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	41	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Medora STEM Academy)	20	50	30%
5th Grade Math (Medora Community School Corp)	20	50	30%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Medora STEM Academy)	10	50	40%
5th Grade Social Studies (Medora Community School Corp)	10	50	40%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	38.4	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	100	29.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	94	34.3%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	80%	5.7%

Schools Near Medora STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Medora STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	82 S George	Medora	47260	Jackson County	Medora Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 966-2201	100	7	15.3	59.0%	92 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	44.5	584^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.2%		27.2	756^th of 1016 public elementary schools	25.6%	172		28.6	46.2		38.2		35.7	46.2		41.2	23.1	$15,078	$6,135	$8,942
Brownstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	612 S Base Rd	Brownstown	47220	Jackson County	Brownstown County Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 358-3680	636	38	16.5	54.4%	599 (94.2%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	40.8	621^st of 1010 public elementary schools	38.5%		44.6	590^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.9%	31	35.6	22.1	38.0		31.6	55.2	26.9	28.0		35.7	39.0	$9,133	$916	$8,217
Shawswick Elementary School	Public	K-6	71 Shawswick School Rd	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 279-3115	480	29	16.6	55.6%	439 (91.5%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	37.5	654^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.2%		55.9	473^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	53.4%	181	16.2	36.4	25.7	37.0	28.2	29.4	33.3	30.1	37.0	32.2	42.5	$9,511	$1,015	$8,495
Bradie Shrum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 N Shelby St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 833-3700	782	56	13.9	57.9%	726 (92.8%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	51.3	512^th of 1010 public elementary schools	49.3%		57.9	445^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.2%	67	30.8	31.1	36.5		32.8	47.5	48.2	45.7		47.1	44.1	$10,961	$1,864	$9,097
Cortland Elementary School	Public	K-5	6687 N Cr 400 E	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 522-7483	104	7	15.5	36.5%	101 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	72.1	269^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.4%		72.3	273^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	73.1%	4	50.0	52.9			51.3	54.6	58.8			56.4		$11,535	$416	$11,119
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-6	2014 'F' St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-6311	305	18	17.2	69.5%	272 (89.2%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.9%)	49.5	530^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.7	520^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.8%	10	22.7	30.8	43.6	44.7	35.5	31.8	48.7	46.2	27.7	37.9	48.7	$9,494	$1,072	$8,422
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 B Ave East	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 522-5709	617	39	15.8	56.7%	249 (40.4%)	8 (1.3%)	336 (54.5%)	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	14.2	881^st of 1010 public elementary schools	12.8%		19.9	822^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	19.1%	59	11.4	15.5			13.4	17.5	35.5			26.3		$8,712	$878	$7,834
West Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8030 W Batt Rd	Campbellsburg	47108	Washington County	West Washington School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 755-4934	532	34	15.6	52.3%	514 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	92.7	50^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.0%		82.8	152^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	85.0%	102	65.1	68.0	67.8	71.0	68.0	71.4	62.7	81.4	71.0	71.0	64.4	$11,559	$1,398	$10,161
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Emerson Dr	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 522-2596	271	19	14.5	49.8%	169 (62.4%)	4 (1.5%)	74 (27.3%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	75.2	235^th of 1010 public elementary schools	76.7%		70.5	295^th of 1016 public elementary schools	71.0%	60	50.0	50.0			50.0	60.0	63.0			61.5		$10,354	$494	$9,859
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2024 W 16th St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-3301	494	44	11.3	69.0%	445 (90.1%)	5 (1.0%)	21 (4.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	70.9	286^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.7%		59.7	422^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	58.5%	136	40.0	47.0	53.1	45.3	46.2	65.7	59.1	53.1	28.0	50.9	65.6	$10,591	$1,119	$9,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Medora STEM Academy

How many students attend Medora STEM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 100 students attended Medora STEM Academy.

What schools do graduates of Medora STEM Academy attend?

Students who attend Medora STEM Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Medora Junior & Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Medora STEM Academy?

Students at Medora STEM Academy are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Medora STEM Academy a good school?

Medora STEM Academy ranks 584^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Medora STEM Academy in?

Medora Community School Corp

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