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South Adams Middle School

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South Adams Middle School ranks 112 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

South Adams Middle School is a 6–8 school serving 294 students in Berne, Indiana, a small community in Adams County, and it is part of South Adams Schools. In 2025–2026 it ranked 112th out of 486 Indiana middle schools — the 77th percentile, with 4 stars — while its district ranked 85th of 374 districts statewide. The school's recent trajectory is positive but below its historic peak: it placed 161st of 491 (3 stars) in 2023–2024, improved to 128th of 480 in 2024–2025, and reached 112th this year, though it ranked higher in the past (81st of 483 in 2020–2021). Among five nearby middle schools, it places third overall, behind Norwell Middle School (90th percentile) and Adams Central Middle School (88th percentile), but clearly ahead of Bluffton-Harrison Middle School and Bellmont Middle School.

Math and science are the school's strengths. All-grade Math proficiency is 55.63%, above Norwell's 53.60% and far ahead of Bluffton-Harrison and Bellmont; 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math all land in the mid-55% range, well above state averages of roughly 34–40%. Science is 56.44%, the highest among the nearby schools and well above the state's 41.2%. Attendance is a quiet positive: chronic absenteeism is 6.3%, less than half the state's 16.7% and below the district's 9.1%. Notably, 52.38% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — the highest rate among these nearby schools — and South Adams still outperforms two of them. Spending is $11,182 per student with a favorable 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio.

English/language arts is the clear opportunity. All-grade ELA proficiency is 38.95%, below the district's 42.53% and below Norwell, Adams Central, and even Bellmont. The weakness is concentrated in the upper grades: 6th grade ELA (42.16%) is slightly above the state, 7th grade (39.58%) slips below it, and 8th grade is just 34.48% against a state average of 44% — the lowest 8th-grade ELA result among the nearby schools. Unlike math, which is steady across all three grades, ELA declines as students move up, pointing to a specific upper-grade need. Improving 8th-grade reading and writing would likely lift South Adams closer to its top local peers.

294

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,121

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

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: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Indiana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg50%

112^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^th of 374South 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
2026	74.6	112 of 486	77.0%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Science56%

Math56%

English Language Arts39%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)		ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	74.6	112^th of 486 public middle schools	77.0%		69.4	128^th of 480 public middle schools	73.3%	16		42.2	39.6	34.5	39.0		55.5	56.3	55.2	55.6	56.4	56.4		$12,121	$1,079	$11,042
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%)	84.3	57^th of 486 public middle schools	88.3%		88.5	42^nd of 480 public middle schools	91.3%	15		54.8	49.0	47.4	50.2		62.4	52.9	63.2	59.6	51.6	51.6		$10,481	$579	$9,902
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%)	65.2	159^th of 486 public middle schools	67.3%		61.4	172^nd of 480 public middle schools	64.2%	13	23.5	47.0	38.5	42.8	37.6	32.7	41.8	36.1	37.5	36.9	48.1	48.1	44.7	$10,254	$162	$10,091
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%)	57.9	189^th of 486 public middle schools	61.1%		62.1	168^th of 480 public middle schools	65.0%	21		37.9	53.7	40.7	44.2		31.6	35.8	32.6	33.3	35.8	35.8		$14,536	$1,862	$12,674
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	49^th of 486 public middle schools	89.9%		87.4	45^th of 480 public middle schools	90.6%	4		55.4	56.1	65.5	58.8		53.3	46.5	62.1	53.6	52.7	52.7		$11,859	$300	$11,559

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 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

What district is South Adams Middle School in?

South Adams Schools

How many students attend South Adams Middle School?

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

Is South Adams Middle School a good school?

South Adams Middle School ranks 112^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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