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Putnam County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in Putnam County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Putnam County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
650 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Putnam County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
613 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
49
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,620
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,305
$13,980
Best Putnam County R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam Co. High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S 20th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2481
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Co. Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 S 18th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-3237
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S 20th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2494
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2494
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam County R-I School District?
Putnam County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Putnam County R-I School District?
Putnam County R-I School District is ranked #192 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County R-I School District?
94% of Putnam County R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam County R-I School District?
Putnam County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Putnam County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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