The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Medora Intermediate School
Medora Intermediate School serves two grades in a small rural village in western Illinois. The school's enrollment is small, with roughly equal numbers in grade five and grade six. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with very few students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education, and English learner populations were not available.
In English language arts, the school shows a clearer strength. Grade five students achieved proficiency at a solid rate, and grade six performed even stronger. Grade six's ELA results position the school well relative to other districts in Macoupin County. Math proficiency, however, is a softer spot. Both tested grades showed proficiency rates roughly in the lower-middle range, with grade six performing slightly lower than grade five. Science proficiency in grade five fell near the midpoint. Testing data for grades three, four, seven, and eight are not reported because those grades are not served at this school. The school achieved full participation in all assessments where students were tested.
Across reported grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Macoupin County districts, a positioning driven chiefly by the strength in reading and writing. A parent may want to look into the math results further with the school to understand what support structures exist or are planned in that area.
Medora itself is a declining rural village where most residents own their homes. Housing costs relative to local income are moderate. The school sits on Elm Street within the village center rather than on a campus at the edge of town. The district's high school is located miles away near Piasa, so this intermediate school serves as the local anchor for grades five and six before students continue to a consolidated campus for later grades. No major growth or new housing has been identified in the village in recent years; the population trend is downward. There is no public library in Medora and no fixed-route public transit. The local economy is agriculture-oriented and small, though the school district itself is a significant employer. Most major roads through the village are state highways. Parents should expect a small-school environment in a rural setting with limited local amenities and a student peer group drawn primarily from the immediate area.
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