Serving 340 students in grades 6, C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
46%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center?
340 students attend C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center?
C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center offer ?
C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center part of?
C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center is part of Putnam School District.
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