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8.0 avg / 10

South Putnam Community Schools School District

School District · Greencastle, Indiana

Students: 1,105
Teachers (FTE): 79

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,141

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#12 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,141

$221 vs Indiana median

District size

1,105 students

Smaller than Indiana median

About South Putnam Community Schools

South Putnam Community Schools is a Greencastle, Indiana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $12,141 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, South Putnam Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fillmore Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, South Putnam Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.1%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in South Putnam Community Schools

4 schools

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Greencastle
Total Enrollment
1,105
Teachers (FTE)
79
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Putnam Community Schools?

South 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 South Putnam Community Schools?

The average composite rating for South Putnam Community Schools is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Putnam Community Schools?

South Putnam Community Schools spends $12,141 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in South Putnam Community Schools is 14:1.

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

Fillmore Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Putnam Community Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in South Putnam Community Schools?

Across schools in South Putnam Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

South Putnam Community Schools has an average school rating of 8.0/10 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 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
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
50.0%
ELA Proficiency
49.1%

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

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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