Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Medora Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medora Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Medora Stem Academy's student population of 100 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medora Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medora Stem Academy is 0.11, 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
#269 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medora Stem Academy's ranking?
Medora Stem Academy is ranked #269 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Medora Stem Academy?
100 students attend Medora Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Medora Stem Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medora Stem Academy?
Medora Stem Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Medora Stem Academy offer ?
Medora Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Medora Stem Academy part of?
Medora Stem Academy is part of Medora Community School Corp School District.
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