Medora STEM Academy

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:
584th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,078 Help


Students who attend Medora STEM Academy usually attend:

High:    Medora Junior & Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medora STEM Academy ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medora STEM Academy is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Medora STEM Academy employs 6.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 297th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.16 69th 326 78.8%
2005 69.32 263rd 959 72.6%
2006 62.04 384th 961 60.0%
2007 62.49 390th 985 60.4%
2008 64.61 355th 996 64.4%
2009 55.89 518th 1003 48.4%
2010 56.20 532nd 1009 47.3%
2011 53.78 575th 1025 43.9%
2012 35.56 767th 1015 24.4%
2013 33.24 815th 1035 21.3%
2014 28.00 858th 1036 17.2%
2015 19.01 913th 1040 12.2%
2016 34.96 778th 1046 25.6%
2017 30.33 794th 1033 23.1%
2018 9.66 943rd 1027 8.2%
2019 5.16 990th 1031 4.0%
2021 59.35 419th 1016 58.8%
2022 62.07 395th 1020 61.3%
2023 27.23 756th 1016 25.6%
2024 44.54 584th 1010 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 990th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 756th 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)7.710
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Medora Community School Corp)7.710
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Medora STEM Academy)7.720
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Medora Community School Corp)7.720
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Medora STEM Academy)7.710
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Medora Community School Corp)7.710
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Medora STEM Academy)1040
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Medora Community School Corp)1040
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.541
 6.5%
5th Grade Math (Medora STEM Academy)2050
 30%
   5th Grade Math (Medora Community School Corp)2050
 30%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Medora STEM Academy)1050
 40%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Medora Community School Corp)1050
 40%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4638.4
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students77100
 29.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White7094
 34.3%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%80%
 5.7%


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

Students at Medora STEM Academy are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Medora STEM Academy.

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

High : Medora Junior & Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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