Serving 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Putnam Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 38 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Putnam Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Central School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Putnam Central School is ranked #2671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Putnam Central School?
38 students attend Putnam Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Putnam Central School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Central School?
Putnam Central School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam Central School offer ?
Putnam Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Central School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 38 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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