Summary:
In zip code 32177, there is one middle school, Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences, serving grades 6 through 8 in Palatka, Florida, a community within the Putnam County school district.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences is a small school with 192 students, and it presents a mixed picture of academic performance. The school's biggest strength is in advanced math: 90% of its students scored proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding the state average of 63%. It also performs well in 8th-grade math, with 73% proficiency compared to the state's 61%. However, the school struggles significantly in science, with only 11% of 8th graders proficient in 2024-2025, well below the state average of 49%. The school has a moderate state ranking, earning 2 stars (44th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year.
A major challenge for the school is a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 69.7%, more than double the state average of 31.4%. This likely contributes to lower scores in subjects like 8th-grade English Language Arts (37% proficient vs. 55% statewide). The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 66% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. While the school shows pockets of excellence in math, its inconsistent performance across subjects and the severe absenteeism issue are key concerns for parents to consider.
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