North Putnam Middle School

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North Putnam Middle School ranks 167 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Putnam Middle School is a public middle school located in Roachdale, Indiana, serving 309 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Putnam Community Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Putnam Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25-35% of Indiana middle schools over the past several years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above the state average in academic performance. However, the school faces challenges in areas such as chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 12.9% and 21.3% over the past few years, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.23% to 51.78%. When compared to nearby schools like Tri-West Middle School and Southmont Junior High School, North Putnam Middle School generally performs better academically, but still lags behind in some areas.

One interesting finding is that North Putnam Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,464 in 2018-2019 to $10,456 in 2021-2022, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.0 over the past three years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172

(765) 522-2900

District: North Putnam Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,456

Students who attend North Putnam Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Putnam Senior High School

Feeder schools for North Putnam Middle School:

Elementary:	Bainbridge Elementary School
	Roachdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Putnam Middle School ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Putnam Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare North Putnam Middle School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Putnam Middle School is $10,456.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Putnam Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Putnam Middle School 167^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See North Putnam Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Putnam Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Putnam Community Schools 89^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Putnam Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	52.17	110^th	222	50.5%
2005	59.53	158^th	370	57.3%
2006	43.00	262^nd	375	30.1%
2007	34.96	313^th	382	18.1%
2008	39.92	290^th	392	26.0%
2009	59.10	180^th	423	57.4%
2010	49.97	250^th	428	41.6%
2011	60.02	203^rd	451	55.0%
2012	45.46	292^nd	447	34.7%
2013	45.58	284^th	444	36.0%
2014	62.13	196^th	470	58.3%
2015	56.31	223^rd	485	54.0%
2016	61.86	201^st	494	59.3%
2017	65.59	160^th	472	66.1%
2018	65.47	163^rd	473	65.5%
2019	72.27	111^th	470	76.4%
2021	70.91	124^th	483	74.3%
2022	74.52	109^th	490	77.8%
2023	57.95	198^th	489	59.5%
2024	64.38	167^th	485	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Putnam Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	429
1996	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	429
1997	395	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1998	404	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1999	395	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2000	417	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2001	444	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2002	450	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2003	450	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2004	443	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2005	451	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2006	457	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2007	464	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	470
2008	467	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	478
2009	482	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	489
2010	412	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	420
2011	380	3	1	2	0	0	5	0	391
2012	383	3	0	6	2	0	3	0	397
2013	367	6	0	7	2	0	8	0	390
2014	337	3	0	6	3	0	5	0	354
2015	345	4	0	3	2	0	4	0	358
2016	339	2	0	3	2	0	2	0	348
2017	340	2	1	3	2	0	5	0	353
2018	331	1	1	2	1	0	4	0	340
2019	318	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	326
2020	323	1	0	3	0	0	5	0	332
2021	299	1	0	5	0	0	7	0	312
2022	319	2	0	6	0	0	6	0	333
2023	293	2	0	8	0	0	6	0	309
2024	275	1	0	7	0	0	5	0	288

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 North Putnam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	429	22.6	19.0	12.6
1996	429	22.6	19.0	12.6
1997	395	22.8	17.3	13.4
1998	404	23.0	17.6	14.6
1999	395	24.6	16.1	22
2000	420	24.4	17.2	25
2001	447	25.7	17.4	24.4
2002	450	21.2	21.2	27.1
2003	450	21.2	21.2	27.1
2004	445	21.2	21.0	29.9
2005	454	23.0	19.7	33.9
2006	462	22.4	20.6	29.2
2007	470	n/a	n/a	35.2
2008	478	26.2	18.2	35
2009	489	28.0	17.5	39.2
2010	420	26.1	16.0	40.9
2011	391	22.2	17.5	41.9
2012	397	25.0	15.8	43.8
2013	390	30.0	13.0	48.2
2014	354	29.0	12.2	46.9
2015	358	25.0	14.3	49.7
2016	348	27.0	12.8	44
2017	353	28.0	12.6	41.4
2018	340	29.0	11.7	43.8
2019	326	25.0	13.0	43.3
2020	332	25.1	13.1	43.4
2021	312	25.2	12.3	44.2
2022	333	25.5	13.0	48.3
2023	309	25.5	12.1	51.8
2024	288	20.7	13.8	45.1

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 North Putnam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	429	22.6	19.0	12.6
1996	429	22.6	19.0	12.6
1997	395	22.8	17.3	13.4
1998	404	23.0	17.6	14.6
1999	395	24.6	16.1	22
2000	420	24.4	17.2	25
2001	447	25.7	17.4	24.4
2002	450	21.2	21.2	27.1
2003	450	21.2	21.2	27.1
2004	445	21.2	21.0	29.9
2005	454	23.0	19.7	33.9
2006	462	22.4	20.6	29.2
2007	470	n/a	n/a	35.2
2008	478	26.2	18.2	35
2009	489	28.0	17.5	39.2
2010	420	26.1	16.0	40.9
2011	391	22.2	17.5	41.9
2012	397	25.0	15.8	43.8
2013	390	30.0	13.0	48.2
2014	354	29.0	12.2	46.9
2015	358	25.0	14.3	49.7
2016	348	27.0	12.8	44
2017	353	28.0	12.6	41.4
2018	340	29.0	11.7	43.8
2019	326	25.0	13.0	43.3
2020	332	25.1	13.1	43.4
2021	312	25.2	12.3	44.2
2022	333	25.5	13.0	48.3
2023	309	25.5	12.1	51.8
2024	288	20.7	13.8	45.1

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 North Putnam Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$266 (3.1%)	$8,199 (96.9%)	$8,464
2020	$300 (3.4%)	$8,572 (96.6%)	$8,872
2021	$257 (2.9%)	$8,465 (97.1%)	$8,722
2022	$1,151 (11.0%)	$9,305 (89.0%)	$10,456

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Putnam Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 198^th of 489 Middle schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Middle School)	53.8	28.9	25%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Community Schools)	53.8	28.9	25%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (North Putnam Middle School)	56.7	35.6	21.1%
6th Grade Math (North Putnam Community Schools)	56.7	35.6	21.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (North Putnam Middle School)	49	27.9	21.1%
6th Grade Science (North Putnam Community Schools)	49	27.9	21.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Middle School)	67.6	51	16.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Community Schools)	67.6	51	16.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (North Putnam Middle School)	50.5	39.2	11.3%
7th Grade Math (North Putnam Community Schools)	50.5	39.2	11.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Middle School)	46.1	50	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Putnam Community Schools)	46.1	50	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (North Putnam Middle School)	52.9	25	27.9%
8th Grade Math (North Putnam Community Schools)	52.9	25	27.9%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	326	309	5.2%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	293	7.9%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	51.8%	8.5%

Schools Near North Putnam Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Putnam Middle School	Public	6-8	8905 N Cr 250 E	Roachdale	46172	Putnam County	North Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 522-2900	288	21	13.8	45.1%	275 (95.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	64.4	167^th of 485 public middle schools	65.6%		57.9	198^th of 489 public middle schools	59.5%	31		47.2	43.4	50.0	46.9		37.1	31.3	28.6	32.2			$10,456	$1,151	$9,305
Greencastle Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Percy L Julian Dr	Greencastle	46135	Putnam County	Greencastle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 653-9774	404	29	13.9	41.8%	362 (89.6%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	54.6	214^th of 485 public middle schools	55.9%		56.6	209^th of 489 public middle schools	57.3%	5		43.4	36.1	34.9	38.2		41.9	30.3	24.0	32.3			$9,437	$741	$8,696
Southmont Junior High School	Public	6-8	6460 Us 231 South	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 866-2023	395	28	14.1	39.2%	359 (90.9%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	94.7	17^th of 485 public middle schools	96.5%		92.1	28^th of 489 public middle schools	94.3%	11		66.9	63.9	73.2	68.0		69.4	52.6	51.2	57.5		100.0	$9,771	$1,109	$8,662
Danville Middle School	Public	5-8	1425 W Lincoln St	Danville	46122	Hendricks County	Danville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 745-5491	812	45	18.0	33.4%	683 (84.1%)	50 (6.2%)	38 (4.7%)	12 (1.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)	82.7	66^th of 485 public middle schools	86.4%		87.2	49^th of 489 public middle schools	90.0%	17	43.9	46.5	55.6	48.5	48.8	52.3	49.7	50.2	51.2	50.9	40.2	70.2	$9,169	$511	$8,657
South Putnam Middle School	Public	6-8	1780 E US Hwy 40	Greencastle	46135	Putnam County	South Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 653-3148	279	20	13.9	42.7%	257 (92.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	73.2	120^th of 485 public middle schools	75.3%		72.3	120^th of 489 public middle schools	75.5%			53.9	38.5	59.8	50.2		41.8	37.5	39.0	39.4			$8,561	$165	$8,396
Tri-West Middle School	Public	6-8	555 W US Hwy 136	Lizton	46149	Hendricks County	North West Hendricks Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 994-4200	446	25	18.2	26.2%	396 (88.8%)	29 (6.5%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	88.7	44^th of 485 public middle schools	90.9%		91.6	30^th of 489 public middle schools	93.9%	14		71.1	58.2	64.2	64.8		55.3	35.8	55.6	49.4		93.6	$9,571	$180	$9,391
Cascade Middle School	Public	6-8	6423 S Cr 200 W	Clayton	46118	Hendricks County	Mill Creek Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 539-9285	347	25	13.7	30.3%	319 (91.9%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	73.7	116^th of 485 public middle schools	76.1%		80	86^th of 489 public middle schools	82.4%	30		46.2	63.3	43.8	50.9		41.0	45.0	33.0	39.6			$9,035	$430	$8,605
Crawfordsville Middle School	Public	6-8	705 Wallace Ave	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 362-2992	559	38	14.7	61.4%	410 (73.3%)	9 (1.6%)	124 (22.2%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	45.9	268^th of 485 public middle schools	44.7%		42.8	272^nd of 489 public middle schools	44.4%	4		28.7	36.2	38.8	34.3		28.4	31.1	22.9	27.7			$10,468	$670	$9,797
Cloverdale Middle School	Public	5-8	312 E Logan St	Cloverdale	46120	Putnam County	Cloverdale Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 795-2900	298	20	15.2	73.8%	283 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	50.5	239^th of 485 public middle schools	50.7%		56.3	210^th of 489 public middle schools	57.1%	29	32.4	42.7	34.1	34.3	35.7	36.6	44.1	25.9	21.4	31.6	38.0		$9,713	$966	$8,747

Frequently Asked Questions about North Putnam Middle School

Is North Putnam Middle School a good school?

North Putnam Middle School ranks 167^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of North Putnam Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Putnam Middle School usually go on to attend North Putnam Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of North Putnam Middle School?

Students at North Putnam Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is North Putnam Middle School in?

North Putnam Community Schools

How many students attend North Putnam Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended North Putnam Middle School.

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