Putnam School District
School District · Palatka, Florida
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Putnam?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Putnam as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
The Children's Reading Center
Palatka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
Florahome · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Melrose Elementary School
Melrose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#64 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,682
+$921 vs Florida median
District size
10,178 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Putnam ranks #64 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Putnam's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Children's Reading Center (8.5/10), Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School (8.2/10), and Melrose Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Putnam schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Putnam
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Children's Reading Center | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Melrose Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | James A. Long Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Mellon Learning Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Kelley Smith Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | William D. Moseley Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Crescent City Jr-sr High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Palatka JR - SR High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.3/10, Putnam demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Children's Reading Center, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Putnam students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam with test data.
Schools in Putnam
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
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 5.3/10. 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?
The Children's Reading Center is the highest-rated school in Putnam with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Putnam?
Across schools in Putnam with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. 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 5.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.4%
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Compare Putnam with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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