Summary:
The schools in zip code 47260 face significant challenges, with just two schools serving the area - Medora Junior & Senior High School and Medora STEM Academy, both operated by Medora Community School Corp. The high school has consistently low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 20% of Indiana, while the elementary school's performance is mixed. Attendance is a major issue, with both schools reporting chronic absenteeism rates well above the state average.
Medora Junior & Senior High School, the only high school in the area, serves grades 6-12 with a small student population of 110. It has a low four-year graduation rate of 80%, below the state average. In contrast, Medora STEM Academy, the sole elementary school, serves grades PK-5 with 100 students. While it has shown some brighter spots in 4th and 5th-grade performance, the school's overall academic performance is a concern, and it faces an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.8%.
Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the community. Despite the high per-student spending of around $15,000, the schools are struggling to provide the necessary support and resources to help students succeed. Addressing the academic, attendance, and economic challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive, community-wide effort to ensure that all students in this zip code have access to a quality education.
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