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#1754 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Middle School · Putnam · Palatka, FL
A charter middle school in Palatka, FL where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 SOUTH PALM AVE, Palatka, FL 32177
- Math 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,486
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–11 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Peniel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is a public middle school in Palatka, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
What grades does Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences serve?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in FL?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #1,754 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
68.2% of students at Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (386) 326-4212
- Area population (ZIP 32177)
- 26,046
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32177; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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