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#935 of 1,823 schools in IN
North Putnam Middle School
Middle School · North Putnam Community Schools · Roachdale, IN
A North Putnam Community Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8905 N CR 250 E, Roachdale, IN 46172
- Math 31% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Putnam Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Putnam Middle School 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,656
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Putnam Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Putnam Middle School is listed in North Putnam Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Putnam Middle School
North Putnam Middle School is a public middle school in Roachdale, IN, part of North Putnam Community Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Putnam Middle School
What grades does North Putnam Middle School serve?
North Putnam Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Putnam Middle School?
North Putnam Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Putnam Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Putnam Middle School rank in IN?
North Putnam Middle School ranks #935 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Putnam Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Putnam Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Putnam Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Putnam Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Putnam Middle School a charter school?
No, North Putnam Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Putnam Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Putnam Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Putnam Middle School?
45.1% of students at North Putnam Middle School 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (765) 522-2900
- Area population (ZIP 46172)
- 2,215
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46172; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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