South Adams Schools School District
School District · Berne, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating South Adams Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Adams Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Adams Elementary School
Berne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Adams Middle School
Berne · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Adams High School
Berne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#60 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,696
+$1,334 vs Indiana median
District size
1,308 students
Smaller than Indiana median
The short answer
South Adams Schools ranks #60 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. South Adams Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Adams Elementary School (7.8/10), South Adams Middle School (7.6/10), and South Adams High School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Adams Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Adams Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | South Adams Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | South Adams High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Adams Schools
South Adams Schools is a Berne, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,308 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $13,696 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, South Adams Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Adams Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, South Adams Schools students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Adams Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Adams Schools with test data.
Schools in South Adams Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Berne
- Total Enrollment
- 1,308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Adams Schools?
South Adams Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Adams Schools?
The average composite rating for South Adams Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Adams Schools?
South Adams Schools spends $13,696 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Adams Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Adams Schools is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Adams Schools?
South Adams Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Adams Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in South Adams Schools?
Across schools in South Adams Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Adams Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
South Adams Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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