Medora Junior-Senior High School is a public middle school and high school located in Medora, Indiana. The school's basketball team is the subject of the 2013 documentary Medora.
Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Medora Stem Academy ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Medora Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medora Stem Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
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
4%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medora Stem Academy's ranking?
Medora Stem Academy is ranked #755 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Medora Stem Academy often compared to?
Medora Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crothersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
92% of Medora Stem Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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