Top Rankings
North Adams Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,571 students in North Adams Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North Adams Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Adams Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.1%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,770 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,411 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,770
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,411
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Adams Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bellmont Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Adams Community Schools?
North Adams Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,571 students.
What is the rank of North Adams Community Schools?
North Adams Community Schools is ranked #208 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Adams Community Schools?
81% of North Adams Community Schools students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Adams Community Schools?
North Adams Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North Adams Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,411 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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