Serving 110 students in grades 6-12, Medora Jr & Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medora Jr & Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Medora Jr & Sr High School's student population of 110 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medora Jr & Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medora Jr & Sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medora Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Medora Jr & Sr High School is ranked #1570 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medora Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Medora Jr & Sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Medora Jr & Sr High School?
110 students attend Medora Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Medora Jr & Sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medora Jr & Sr High School?
Medora Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Medora Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Medora Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Medora Jr & Sr High School part of?
Medora Jr & Sr High School is part of Medora Community School Corp School District.
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