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#918 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Putnam Co. Middle
Middle School · Putnam Co. R-i · Unionville, MO
A Putnam Co. R-i middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
802 S 18TH, Unionville, MO 63565
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam Co. Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam Co. Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,928
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$533/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63565; 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.
Putnam Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam Co. Middle is listed in PUTNAM CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam Co. Middle
Putnam Co. Middle is a public middle school in Unionville, MO, part of Putnam Co. R-i, serving approximately 141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam Co. Middle
What grades does Putnam Co. Middle serve?
Putnam Co. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Putnam Co. Middle?
Putnam Co. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam Co. Middle rank in MO?
Putnam Co. Middle ranks #918 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Putnam Co. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam Co. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Co. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Co. Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Putnam Co. Middle a charter school?
No, Putnam Co. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam Co. Middle a Title I school?
No, Putnam Co. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Co. Middle?
56.7% of students at Putnam Co. Middle 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (660) 947-3237
- Area population (ZIP 63565)
- 3,975
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63565; 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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