Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, South Putnam Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
South Putnam Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Putnam Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Putnam Middle School is ranked #716 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Putnam Middle School?
279 students attend South Putnam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Putnam Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Putnam Middle School offer ?
South Putnam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Putnam Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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