Medora Stem Academy

Medora Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Medora, IN, part of the Medora Community School Corp. The school serves approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 95.9th percentile among IN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 43% proficiency in math, 2 points below the state average and 31% in reading/language arts, 10 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,733, where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 100 students, Medora Stem Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Medora Stem Academy may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.