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5.5avg / 10

North Putnam Community Schools School District

School District · Bainbridge, Indiana

Students: 1,375
Teachers (FTE): 93

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,375

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#254 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,437

$925 vs Indiana median

District size

1,375 students

Smaller than Indiana median

The short answer

North Putnam Community Schools ranks #254 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. North Putnam Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roachdale Elementary School (6.5/10), North Putnam SR High School (6.4/10), and North Putnam Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Roachdale Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Putnam Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in North Putnam Community Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Roachdale Elementary School6.5 / 10
2North Putnam SR High School6.4 / 10
3North Putnam Middle School5.4 / 10
4Bainbridge Elementary School3.9 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About North Putnam Community Schools

North Putnam Community Schools is a Bainbridge, Indiana school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $11,437 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, North Putnam Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Roachdale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, North Putnam Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency55.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in North Putnam Community Schools with test data.

Schools in North Putnam Community Schools

4 schools

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Bainbridge
Total Enrollment
1,375
Teachers (FTE)
93
District spending per student
$11,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Putnam Community Schools?

North Putnam Community Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Putnam Community Schools?

The average composite rating for North Putnam Community Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in North Putnam Community Schools?

North Putnam Community Schools's district-level spending was $11,437 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in North Putnam Community Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Putnam Community Schools is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Putnam Community Schools?

Roachdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Putnam Community Schools with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in North Putnam Community Schools?

Across schools in North Putnam Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Putnam Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?

North Putnam Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
55.7%
ELA Proficiency
55.6%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana 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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