- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berne, IN
South Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181026001641
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Adams Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Adams Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berne, IN.
School address
District: South Adams Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181026001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Adams Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 181026001641 · Berne, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Adams Elementary School (671 students)
South Adams Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Adams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Adams El
South Adams Elementary School
671 students
- South Adams Hi
South Adams High School
347 students
- This school
South Adams Middle School
294 students
What this shows South Adams Middle School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Adams Middle School compares
South Adams Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, South Adams Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for South Adams Schools reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Adams High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Adams Middle School
How many students attend South Adams Middle School?
South Adams Middle School has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Adams Middle School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Adams Middle School?
51.7% of students at South Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Adams Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Berne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Adams Middle School?
South Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Berne?
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Adams Schools?
Besides South Adams Middle School, South Adams Schools also operates South Adams Elementary School (671 students) and South Adams High School (347 students). See the South Adams Schools district page for the complete list.