Summary:
The 06260 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Putnam School District. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share a common challenge of underperforming academically compared to state averages. Putnam Elementary School has the highest percentage of White students, while Putnam High School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are below state averages across all three schools, with Putnam Middle School performing the worst.
The schools in the 06260 zip code area also face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 47.83% at Putnam High School to 57.44% at Putnam Elementary School. This suggests that the student population may be facing financial hardships, which could be contributing to the academic underperformance. Interestingly, Putnam High School has the highest spending per student at $18,448, while the elementary and middle schools have lower spending at $15,003 and $15,129, respectively.
Despite the academic and socioeconomic challenges, the schools in the 06260 zip code area have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 8.6 at Putnam High School to 13.4 at both Putnam Elementary and Middle Schools. This could be an opportunity to provide more personalized attention and support for students, potentially leading to improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational challenges faced by these schools and the community they serve.
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