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#653 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 36% in state

North Putnam SR High School

High School · North Putnam Community Schools · Roachdale, IN

A North Putnam Community Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8869 N CR 250 E, Roachdale, IN 46172

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation37.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,437
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at North Putnam SR High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where North Putnam SR High 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#1 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 SR High School is listed in North Putnam Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Putnam SR High School

North Putnam SR High School is a public high school in Roachdale, IN, part of North Putnam Community Schools, serving approximately 432 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Putnam SR High School

What grades does North Putnam SR High School serve?

North Putnam SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Putnam SR High School?

North Putnam SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Putnam SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Putnam SR High 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 SR High School rank in IN?

North Putnam SR High School ranks #653 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North Putnam SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Putnam SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Putnam SR High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is North Putnam SR High School a charter school?

No, North Putnam SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Putnam SR High School a Title I school?

No, North Putnam SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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