For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,101 students in South Putnam Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Putnam Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,101 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Putnam Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,032 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
69
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,383 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,606
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,383
$12,780
Best South Putnam Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1888 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
South Putnam Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
South Putnam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Putnam Community Schools School District?
South Putnam Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,101 students.
What is the rank of South Putnam Community Schools School District?
South Putnam Community Schools School District is ranked #129 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Putnam Community Schools School District?
94% of South Putnam Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Putnam Community Schools School District?
South Putnam Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Putnam Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,383 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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