Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Summary:

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences is a public charter middle school in Palatka, Florida, serving 177 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Putnam District, which is ranked 59 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences has consistently performed below the state and district averages on standardized tests, including FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) for English Language Arts and Math, as well as End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in FAST ELA for grades 6-8 ranged from 27% to 59%, compared to the state averages of 54% to 51%. The school's performance in Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade is particularly concerning, with only 4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.7% in 2019-2020 to 66.5% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, which has ranged from $7,376 in 2019-2020 to $14,424 in 2021-2022, the Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences has not seen improved academic outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 553 out of 1,099 Florida middle schools in 2018-2019 to 750 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's challenges, including student engagement, access to resources, and effective resource allocation, will be crucial in improving the overall performance and outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 310 South Palm Ave
       Palatka, FL  32177


(386) 326-4212

District: Putnam

SchoolDigger Rank:
750th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,677 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  177.0 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.0%
White:
38.4%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks worse than 62.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48%), White (38.4%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences is 177. (See more...)
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Compare Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences is $11,677.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences 750th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences in the ranking list.)

Putnam:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam 59th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 46.44 540th 999 45.9%
2016 16.78 867th 997 13.0%
2017 17.22 874th 1031 15.2%
2018 36.91 660th 1035 36.2%
2019 49.38 553rd 1099 49.7%
2021 44.22 635th 1136 44.1%
2022 25.12 882nd 1148 23.2%
2023 33.60 796th 1177 32.4%
2024 37.92 750th 1196 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 19, 2021

Open Quote The absolute worst! Would have been better off sending my child to the local public school near home. Bullying and racism runs rampant at this school. Teachers are more immature than the students. Teachers question students about their sexuality which is so wrong. Teachers start drama between students. The director of the school does not care about any complaints and will ignore issues. There is no resource officer ever on duty and fights happen causing harm to students and even teachers! Numerous students have been hurt this year due to neglect of teachers not doing their jobs! So do your child a huge favor and send them to another school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 65 37 2 4 0 0 4 0 112
2014 98 36 0 12 1 0 4 0 151
2015 111 44 0 5 0 0 5 0 165
2016 109 54 1 5 0 0 2 0 171
2017 107 71 1 9 0 0 8 0 196
2018 113 58 1 14 0 0 9 0 195
2019 126 47 0 15 0 0 10 0 198
2020 138 39 0 15 0 0 6 0 198
2021 141 39 0 12 0 0 6 0 198
2022 86 66 0 11 0 1 9 0 173
2023 68 85 0 17 0 1 6 0 177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 112 6.0 18.6 67
2014 151 9.0 16.7 67.5
2015 165 12.0 13.7 61.2
2016 171 13.0 13.1 62
2017 196 14.0 14.0 58.2
2018 195 8.0 24.3 51.8
2019 198 7.0 28.2 52
2020 198 4.0 49.5 48.5
2021 198 9.0 22.0 37.4
2022 173 8.0 21.6 66.5
2023 177 1.0 177.0 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 112 6.0 18.6 67
2014 151 9.0 16.7 67.5
2015 165 12.0 13.7 61.2
2016 171 13.0 13.1 62
2017 196 14.0 14.0 58.2
2018 195 8.0 24.3 51.8
2019 198 7.0 28.2 52
2020 198 4.0 49.5 48.5
2021 198 9.0 22.0 37.4
2022 173 8.0 21.6 66.5
2023 177 1.0 177.0 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $642 (10.7%) $5,365 (89.3%) $6,007
2019 $391 (6.1%) $6,067 (93.9%) $6,458
2020 $423 (5.7%) $6,953 (94.3%) $7,376
2021 $1,491 (12.0%) $10,963 (88.0%) $12,455
2022 $3,222 (22.3%) $11,202 (77.7%) $14,424
2023 $4,693 (40.2%) $6,984 (59.8%) $11,677

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 553rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 796th of 1177 Middle schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)6634
 32%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4242
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)7334
 39%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)4545
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)4631
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)3828
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)6641
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)3327
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)3436
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4136
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)217
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Putnam)1614
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)80
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Putnam)1415
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)6556
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Putnam)5446
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)7450
 24%
   End of Course Civics (Putnam)6149
 12%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences)7173
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Putnam)5042
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students198177
 10.6%
African American4785
 80.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander01
White12668
 46%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%75.1%
 23.1%


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Students at Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences are 48% African American, 38% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks 750th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences.


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