Excellent
#464 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
The Children's Reading Center
Elementary School · Putnam · Palatka, FL
A Putnam charter elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7901 SAINT JOHNS AVE, Palatka, FL 32177
- Math 80% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Children's Reading Center score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Children's Reading Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Peniel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| School of the HeightsPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 135 | 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
- #1 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
The Children's Reading Center is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Children's Reading Center
The Children's Reading Center is a public elementary school in Palatka, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Children's Reading Center
What grades does The Children's Reading Center serve?
The Children's Reading Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Reading Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Reading Center is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Children's Reading Center rank in FL?
The Children's Reading Center ranks #464 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Children's Reading Center's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's Reading Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 The Children's Reading Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Children's Reading Center has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Children's Reading Center a charter school?
Yes, The Children's Reading Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Children's Reading Center a Title I school?
No, The Children's Reading Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Children's Reading Center?
47.3% of students at The Children's Reading Center 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (386) 326-2762
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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