For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,227 students in Putnam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Putnam School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
10,227 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
588 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Putnam School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
29 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,985 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
36%
# Black Students
2,358 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
23%
21%
# White Students
5,311 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
52%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
483 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
278
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
835
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
798
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
761
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
868
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
646
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
773
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
770
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
921
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
799
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
820
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
719
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
686
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
553
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,368 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,021
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,368
$11,783
Best Putnam School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Children's Reading Center
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #66.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: #77.
Browning-pearce Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bear Blvd
San Mateo, FL 32187
(386) 329-0557
San Mateo, FL 32187
(386) 329-0557
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #88.
James A. Long Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 S State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Grades: PK-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1111.
Middleton-burney Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Huntington Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 1,005 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0595
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0595
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #1414.
William D. Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Husson Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Grades: K-6
| 598 students
Rank: #1515.
Putnam Edge High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1616.
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Grades: 7-12
| 964 students
Rank: #1717.
Interlachen Jr-sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 N State Rd 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #1818.
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Grades: 7-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam School District?
Putnam School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,227 students.
What is the rank of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District is ranked #64 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam School District?
52% of Putnam School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Putnam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,368 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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