South Putnam Middle School

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South Putnam Middle School ranks 120 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Putnam Middle School is a public middle school in Greencastle, Indiana, serving 264 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp, which is ranked 98 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Putnam Middle School has consistently performed well on academic assessments, with proficiency rates above the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 50.19% in ELA and 39.41% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.1% and 38.1% respectively for 6th grade. The school's student population is predominantly White, with over 92% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools. The school has also made significant improvements in reducing chronic absenteeism, with the rate dropping from 19.4% in 2021-2022 to 9.7% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, South Putnam Middle School generally performs on par or better in academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 53.85% was higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Danville Middle School (46.52%) and Greencastle Middle School (43.38%). The school's improvement in statewide rankings, from 272nd out of 472 Indiana middle schools in 2016-2017 to 120th out of 485 in 2023-2024, suggests it is making consistent efforts to enhance its educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1780 E US Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135

(765) 653-3148

District: South Putnam Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,561

Students who attend South Putnam Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Putnam High School

Feeder schools for South Putnam Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Fillmore Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Putnam Middle School ranks better than 75.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.23. (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 (92.1%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Putnam Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare South Putnam Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Putnam Middle School is $8,561.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks South Putnam Middle School 120^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Putnam Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Putnam Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Putnam Community Schools 90^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Putnam Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	51.63	259^th	485	46.6%
2016	59.33	218^th	494	55.9%
2017	49.82	272^nd	472	42.4%
2018	53.58	253^rd	473	46.5%
2019	64.26	160^th	470	66.0%
2021	57.11	195^th	483	59.6%
2022	73.06	122^nd	490	75.1%
2023	72.27	120^th	489	75.5%
2024	73.23	120^th	485	75.3%

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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 South Putnam Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	263	1	0	7	0	0	6	277
2014	253	1	0	6	0	0	5	265
2015	288	0	0	7	1	0	5	301
2016	275	0	0	7	1	0	5	288
2017	270	0	0	6	0	0	7	283
2018	248	0	0	7	0	0	5	260
2019	233	0	0	6	0	0	5	244
2020	223	1	0	5	0	1	5	235
2021	231	1	0	2	0	1	8	243
2022	224	2	0	5	0	2	8	241
2023	245	1	1	6	0	1	10	264
2024	257	2	0	9	0	1	10	279

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 South Putnam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	277	14.1	19.5	47.3
2014	265	15.0	17.6	46
2015	301	22.0	13.6	44.2
2016	288	16.0	18.0	48.6
2017	283	17.5	16.1	42.8
2018	260	17.8	14.5	43.8
2019	244	17.0	14.2	44.7
2020	235	17.9	13.1	46
2021	243	17.8	13.6	45.7
2022	241	17.7	13.5	39.8
2023	264	17.5	15.0	40.9
2024	279	20.0	13.9	42.7

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 South Putnam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	277	14.1	19.5	47.3
2014	265	15.0	17.6	46
2015	301	22.0	13.6	44.2
2016	288	16.0	18.0	48.6
2017	283	17.5	16.1	42.8
2018	260	17.8	14.5	43.8
2019	244	17.0	14.2	44.7
2020	235	17.9	13.1	46
2021	243	17.8	13.6	45.7
2022	241	17.7	13.5	39.8
2023	264	17.5	15.0	40.9
2024	279	20.0	13.9	42.7

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 South Putnam Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$56 (0.6%)	$9,076 (99.4%)	$9,132
2020	$15 (0.2%)	$8,042 (99.8%)	$8,057
2021	$233 (2.7%)	$8,293 (97.3%)	$8,526
2022	$165 (1.9%)	$8,396 (98.1%)	$8,561

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Putnam Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 160^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 120^th of 489 Middle schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Middle School)	40.3	45.8	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)	40.3	45.8	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (South Putnam Middle School)	45.8	40	5.8%
6th Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)	45.8	40	5.8%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (South Putnam Middle School)	51.4	45.7	5.7%
6th Grade Science (South Putnam Community Schools)	51.4	45.7	5.7%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Middle School)	50.6	50.6	0%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)	50.6	50.6	0%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Putnam Middle School)	51.9	45.9	6%
7th Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)	51.9	45.9	6%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Middle School)	50.6	52.4	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)	50.6	52.4	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Putnam Middle School)	55.6	26.2	29.4%
8th Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)	55.6	26.2	29.4%
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	244	264	8.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	233	245	5.2%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	40.9%	3.8%

Schools Near South 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
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
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
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
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
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
Monrovia Middle School	Public	6-8	215 S Chestnut St	Monrovia	46157	Morgan County	Monroe-Gregg School District	No	No	No	No	(317) 996-2352	328	27	12.2	49.4%	290 (88.4%)	19 (5.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	41.1	293^rd of 485 public middle schools	39.6%		42.1	279^th of 489 public middle schools	42.9%	14		28.6	28.0	43.1	33.1		28.6	22.9	22.0	24.4			$8,240	$472	$7,768
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
North Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	3450 W Sr 340	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 448-1530	765	53	14.3	58.7%	706 (92.3%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	69.3	138^th of 485 public middle schools	71.5%		70.5	130^th of 489 public middle schools	73.4%	8		43.7	47.8	48.2	46.6		40.4	37.7	33.5	37.1			$10,401	$832	$9,569

Frequently Asked Questions about South Putnam Middle School

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What is the racial makeup of South Putnam Middle School?

Students at South Putnam Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is South Putnam Middle School a good school?

South Putnam Middle School ranks 120^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Putnam Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended South Putnam Middle School.

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

Students who attend South Putnam Middle School usually go on to attend South Putnam High School

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