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#2188 of 3,813 schools in IL
Medora Intermediate School
Middle School · Southwestern Cusd 9 · Medora, IL
A Southwestern Cusd 9 middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
124 N Elm St, Medora, IL 62063
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medora Intermediate School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Medora Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,250
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
41.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southwestern Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medora Intermediate School is listed in Southwestern CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medora Intermediate School
Medora Intermediate School is a public middle school in Medora, IL, part of Southwestern Cusd 9, serving approximately 166 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medora Intermediate School
What grades does Medora Intermediate School serve?
Medora Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Medora Intermediate School?
Medora Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medora Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medora Intermediate School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medora Intermediate School rank in IL?
Medora Intermediate School ranks #2,188 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Medora Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Medora Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Medora Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medora Intermediate School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Medora Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Medora Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medora Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Medora Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medora Intermediate School?
42.2% of students at Medora Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (618) 372-3813
- Area population (ZIP 62063)
- 869
- Area median age
- 54.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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