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South Adams 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,308 students in South Adams Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Adams Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
1,308 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Adams Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 396 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,110 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
100
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
8
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,057 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,060
$13,159
Spending / Student
$13,057
$12,791
Best South Adams Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
South Adams High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,308 students.
What is the rank of South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District is ranked #144 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 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 South Adams Schools School District?
85% of South Adams Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Adams Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,057 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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