Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Medora Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Medora Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Medora Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medora Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
10%
11%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Medora Elementary School is ranked #839 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Medora Elementary School often compared to?
Medora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonestreet Elementary School, Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Medora Elementary School?
463 students attend Medora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Medora Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medora Elementary School?
Medora Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Medora Elementary School offer ?
Medora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Medora Elementary School part of?
Medora Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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