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7.4 avg / 10

South Adams Schools School District

School District · Berne, Indiana

Students: 1,308
Teachers (FTE): 98

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

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#38 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

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 High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, South Adams Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 50.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.6%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Adams Schools with test data.

Schools in South Adams Schools

3 schools

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 High 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 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
50.1%
ELA Proficiency
44.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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