Enrollment
294
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Adams Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Adams Middle School
South Adams Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Berne, Indiana, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Adams Schools also operates South Adams Elementary School (671 students) and South Adams High School (347 students) alongside South Adams Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Adams Middle School compares
South Adams Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Adams Schools, which includes South Adams Middle School.
$13,643
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 49.6%
Federal 26.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Berne on the city page.
Is South Adams Middle School a good school?
South Adams Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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