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South Adams Middle School

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South Adams Middle School ranks 128 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

South Adams Middle School is a public middle school located in Berne, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 296 students. The school is part of the South Adams Schools district, which is ranked 57 out of 380 districts in Indiana and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

South Adams Middle School has consistently performed well on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are generally higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance is slightly lower than the district-wide averages, suggesting there may be room for improvement. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 5.6% in 2020-2021 to 17.8% in 2023-2024, which is an area the school should focus on addressing.

When comparing South Adams Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Norwell Middle School and Adams Central Middle School, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is generally lower than the top-performing schools in the region. Additionally, South Adams Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.22% to 55.9% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some of the nearby schools.

294

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,182

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711

(260) 589-1102

District: South Adams Schools

Students who attend South Adams Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Adams High School

Feeder schools for South Adams Middle School:

Elementary:

South Adams Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg47%

128^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

57^th of 380South Adams 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	69.4	128 of 480	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	161 of 491	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	147 of 489	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	117 of 490	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	81 of 483	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	92 of 470	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	77 of 473	83.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.0	105 of 472	77.8%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	150 of 494	69.6%	★★★★☆
2015	74.2	102 of 485	79.0%	★★★★☆
2014	80.1	52 of 470	88.9%	★★★★☆
2013	74.8	84 of 444	81.1%	★★★★☆
2012	78.5	56 of 447	87.5%	★★★★☆
2011	76.1	79 of 451	82.5%	★★★★☆
2010	76.6	77 of 428	82.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.8	52 of 423	87.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science48%

Math48%

English Language Arts38%

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Schools Near South Adams 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
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
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
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
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
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 South Adams Middle School

Is South Adams Middle School a good school?

South Adams Middle School ranks 128^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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

How many students attend South Adams Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended South Adams Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Adams Middle School?

Students at South Adams Middle School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is South Adams Middle School in?

South Adams Schools

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