Cortland Elementary School vs Medora STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland Elementary School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades K–5
89 students
Medora STEM Academy
Medora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
90 students
| Measure | Cortland Elementary School Seymour, Indiana | Medora STEM Academy Medora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 1,053 | #1036 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6862 of 50,301 | #46134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 89 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 15% |
| city | Seymour | Medora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 17.9).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 15%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 15%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 75.6%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.0).
- •Medora STEM Academy is the larger school with 90 students compared with 89.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortland Elementary School better than Medora STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cortland Elementary School and Medora STEM Academy?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Seymour and Medora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Elementary School: 89. Medora STEM Academy: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Elementary School and Medora STEM Academy rank in Indiana?
Cortland Elementary School is 92nd of 1,053 and Medora STEM Academy is 1036th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).