Medora Intermediate School

Southwestern CUSD 9
PO Box 178
Medora, IL 62063
175 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Medora Intermediate School is located in the small village of Medora, Illinois, within Macoupin County. As a facility primarily serving intermediate-grade students, the school functions as an integral part of the local educational landscape, focusing on the developmental needs of children transitioning from primary elementary education to more advanced academic studies. The school operates within a rural community setting, fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff work to provide foundational learning in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

Because Medora is a small, quiet community, the school typically emphasizes a supportive and accessible learning atmosphere. It serves as a central hub for the area’s youth, prioritizing student engagement and community involvement. While the school's enrollment and specific programmatic offerings are reflective of a smaller district, it remains committed to preparing its students for success as they move toward middle and high school levels, ensuring they receive the necessary academic guidance within a familiar, local environment.
175
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (93.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southwestern CUSD 9
Phone: (618)372-3813
Website: http://www.piasabirds.net
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern CUSD 9
189 Students
PO Box 70
Piasa, IL 62079 (3.8 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th