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Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

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Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks 788 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

788^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences is a public charter middle school located in Palatka, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Putnam District, which is ranked 58 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 69.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as FAST and EOC exams, is generally below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.47% to 75.14% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking among Florida middle schools, dropping from 553 out of 1,099 schools in 2018-2019 to 788 out of 1,205 schools in 2024-2025. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated significantly, from 21.6 in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 to 177 in 2022-2023. These factors suggest that the school may be facing challenges in engaging students and supporting their academic growth, which could be related to the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the overall performance of the Putnam District.

192

Students ?

21.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,277

Per pupil spending ?

66.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177

(386) 326-4212

District: Putnam

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.3%

White:

31.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 35th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2016)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 59% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (70% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 38 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Florida avg59%

788^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 13% (2016) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 67Putnam among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	788 of 1205	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	750 of 1196	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	796 of 1177	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	882 of 1148	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.2	635 of 1136	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.4	553 of 1099	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.9	660 of 1035	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	17.2	874 of 1031	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.8	867 of 997	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.4	540 of 999	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 167%+7 vs state

Biology 164%-7 vs state

Civics55%-16 vs state

English Language Arts50%-8 vs state

Math49%-7 vs state

Science11%-38 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 19, 2021

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences	Public, Charter	6-8	310 South Palm Ave	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 326-4212	192	0	21.6	66.1%	60 (31.3%)	108 (56.3%)	15 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	37.1	788^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.6%		37.9	750^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.3%	38	56.0	52.0	37.0	52.0	54.0	40.0	11.0	67.0	64.0	55.0	$11,277	$873	$10,404

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

What district is Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences in?

Putnam

What is the racial makeup of Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences?

Students at Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences are 56% African American, 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences a good school?

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences ranks 788^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences.

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