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Adams Central Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 91% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Adams Central Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe, Indiana, serving 317 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school is part of the Adams Central Community Schools district, which is ranked 37th out of 380 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Central Middle School consistently outperforms its peers on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates of 50.31% in English Language Arts, 66.88% in Math, and 55.88% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year - significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Indiana middle schools in recent years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 19.2% in 2022-2023 to just 4.5% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Norwell Middle School, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, and South Adams Middle School, Adams Central Middle School consistently outperforms them on ILEARN assessments in both English Language Arts and Math. This consistent high performance, along with the school's commitment to investing in student resources and support, make Adams Central Middle School a standout institution in the region.

324

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,621

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772

(260) 692-6151

District: Adams Central Community Schools

Students who attend Adams Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Adams Central High School

Feeder schools for Adams Central Middle School:

Elementary:

Adams Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Indiana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg53%

42^nd of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 380Adams Central Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	42 of 480	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	25 of 491	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	47 of 489	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	81.8	74 of 490	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	115 of 483	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.1	155 of 470	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.8	72 of 473	84.8%	★★★★☆
2017	74.9	96 of 472	79.7%	★★★★☆
2016	79.3	69 of 494	86.0%	★★★★☆
2015	72.9	109 of 485	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	82 of 470	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	79.2	51 of 444	88.5%	★★★★☆
2012	81.8	38 of 447	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	84.5	35 of 451	92.2%	★★★★★
2010	87.0	15 of 428	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	80.6	53 of 423	87.5%	★★★★☆
2008	83.7	32 of 392	91.8%	★★★★★
2007	76.5	63 of 382	83.5%	★★★★☆
2006	79.3	48 of 375	87.2%	★★★★☆
2005	71.2	81 of 370	78.1%	★★★★☆
2004	64.7	66 of 222	70.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math67%

Science56%

English Language Arts50%

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Schools Near Adams Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Central Middle School	Public	6-8	222 W Washington St	Monroe	46772	Adams County	Adams Central Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 692-6151	324	24	13.5	28.7%	293 (90.4%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	88.5	42^nd of 480 public middle schools	91.3%		93.1	25^th of 491 public middle schools	94.9%	17		43.1	50.4	57.3	50.3		66.7	64.3	69.9	66.9	55.9	55.9		$10,621	$880	$9,741
Bellmont Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 North Adams Dr	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 724-3137	274	23	12.1	47.4%	218 (79.6%)	6 (2.2%)	37 (13.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	62.1	168^th of 480 public middle schools	65.0%		58.1	200^th of 491 public middle schools	59.3%	32		41.7	40.7	42.6	41.7		36.9	46.5	33.0	38.6	35.7	35.7		$12,874	$1,889	$10,985
South Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	1212 Starfire Way	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 589-1102	294	24	12.2	52.4%	245 (83.3%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	69.4	128^th of 480 public middle schools	73.3%		66.7	161^st of 491 public middle schools	67.2%	33		43.3	34.4	37.2	38.4		50.5	48.4	44.2	47.8	48.5	48.5		$11,182	$1,468	$9,714
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1500 Stogdill Rd	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	MSD Bluffton-Harrison	No	No	No	No	(260) 824-3536	556	40	14.0	52.2%	460 (82.7%)	16 (2.9%)	59 (10.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	61.4	172^nd of 480 public middle schools	64.2%		60.5	183^rd of 491 public middle schools	62.7%	11	35.3	38.7	39.4	38.7	38.1	42.9	44.4	37.4	33.1	39.2	43.6	43.6	43.6	$10,935	$642	$10,294
Norwell Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 E Us 224	Ossian	46777	Wells County	Norwell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 543-2218	561	41	13.7	36.4%	513 (91.4%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	87.4	45^th of 480 public middle schools	90.6%		80.3	78^th of 491 public middle schools	84.1%	33		54.1	57.4	53.5	54.9		53.1	59.1	48.1	53.3	56.6	56.6		$10,692	$600	$10,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Central Middle School

What high school do graduates of Adams Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Adams Central Middle School usually go on to attend Adams Central High School

How many students attend Adams Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 324 students attended Adams Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Central Middle School?

Students at Adams Central Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Adams Central Middle School a good school?

Yes. Adams Central Middle School ranks in the top 8.8% of Indiana middle schools.

What district is Adams Central Middle School in?

Adams Central Community Schools

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