South Adams Middle School

South Adams Schools
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
288 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Adams Middle School, located at 1212 Starfire Way in Berne, Indiana, serves as a central hub for student development within the South Adams School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal growth. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students develop the essential skills and character traits needed for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on classroom instruction, South Adams Middle School plays a significant role in the tight-knit Berne community. The school emphasizes the importance of community spirit—often represented by its "Starfire" identity—and works to build strong partnerships between students, faculty, and families. Through a combination of athletic programs, clubs, and supportive social programming, the school strives to create a well-rounded middle school experience that prepares adolescents to become productive and engaged members of society.
288
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Adams Schools
Phone: (260)589-1102
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adams Central Middle School
Adams Central Community Schools
319 Students
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772 (6.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th