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North Adams Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,610 students in North Adams Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North Adams Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,610 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Adams Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
30 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,321 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
82%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
120
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,813 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,081 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,813
$13,148
Spending / Student
$15,081
$12,780
Best North Adams Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellmont Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Bellmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Adams Community Schools School District?
North Adams Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,610 students.
What is the rank of North Adams Community Schools School District?
North Adams Community Schools School District is ranked #209 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams Community Schools School District?
82% of North Adams Community Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Adams Community Schools School District?
North Adams Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is North Adams Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,081 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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