Adams Central Middle School
Adams Central Middle School serves 312 students in grades 6-8.
Adams Central Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adams Central Middle School's student population of 312 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adams Central Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Central Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1757 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Adams Central Middle School?
312 students attend Adams Central Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
92% of Adams Central Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Central Middle School?
Adams Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Adams Central Middle School offer ?
Adams Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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