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6.3 avg / 10

Putnam School District

School District · Palatka, Florida

Students: 10,178
Teachers (FTE): 567

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

16

9 elem, 1 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,682

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#40 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,682

+$921 vs Florida median

District size

10,178 students

Smaller than Florida median

About Putnam

Putnam is a Palatka, Florida school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 10,178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $12,682 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Putnam demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Melrose Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Putnam students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Putnam, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.3%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Palatka
Total Enrollment
10,178
Teachers (FTE)
567
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Putnam?

Putnam has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Putnam?

The average composite rating for Putnam is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Putnam?

Putnam spends $12,682 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam?

The average student-teacher ratio in Putnam is 18:1.

What is the top-rated school in Putnam?

Melrose Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Putnam with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Putnam?

Across schools in Putnam with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Putnam compare to other districts in Florida?

Putnam has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
46.3%
ELA Proficiency
46.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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