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Putnam County VITAL

Summary:

Putnam County VITAL is an alternative public virtual school located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 301 students. The school is part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 67th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Putnam County VITAL has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.04%) compared to the surrounding Putnam County district (88.02%), the school consistently underperforms the district and the state of Tennessee in most subject areas and grade levels on the TNReady assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (16.4%) and English Language Arts (21.2%) for all grades are significantly lower than the Putnam County (48.6% and 39%) and Tennessee (39.7% and 37.6%) averages. Additionally, Putnam County VITAL has a relatively low per-student spending of $3,472 in the 2020-2021 school year and a high student-teacher ratio of 23.4 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

The nearby White Plains Academy, another alternative school in the Putnam County district, also struggles with low academic performance, suggesting that alternative schools in the district may face common challenges. Addressing the issues at Putnam County VITAL, such as targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the district, may be necessary to improve the school's performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1400 E. Spring ST
       Cookeville, TN  38506

(931) 372-2368

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
844th of 1,018 Tennessee Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,781 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.2 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
African American:
7.5%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Putnam County VITAL ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Putnam County VITAL ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Putnam County VITAL ranks better than 67.1% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Putnam County VITAL who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), African American (7.5%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam County VITAL is 5.2. (See more...)
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Compare Putnam County VITAL employs 20.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam County VITAL is $3,781.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Putnam County VITAL:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County VITAL 844th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Putnam County VITAL in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County VITAL 405th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Putnam County VITAL in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County VITAL 129th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Putnam County VITAL in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 71st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam County VITAL

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.46 688th 983 30.0%
2022 25.02 762nd 1000 23.8%
2023 16.96 861st 1020 15.6%
2024 19.55 844th 1018 17.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.04 640th 945 32.3%
2022 19.64 801st 975 17.8%
2023 18.18 828th 989 16.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.93 682nd 941 27.5%
2022 33.00 661st 980 32.6%
2023 24.69 758th 987 23.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.83 682nd 844 19.2%
2022 13.46 794th 844 5.9%
2023 10.32 827th 852 2.9%
2024 8.47 832nd 847 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Putnam County VITAL

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Rank History for all middle school students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.11 400th 576 30.6%
2022 37.57 339th 569 40.4%
2023 34.27 382nd 594 35.7%
2024 32.18 405th 587 31.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.13 224th 510 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.22 320th 538 40.5%
2022 29.40 389th 552 29.5%
2023 29.81 398th 560 28.9%
2024 35.29 361st 554 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.82 439th 529 17.0%
2022 42.80 294th 540 45.6%
2023 40.41 320th 557 42.5%
2024 27.96 412th 560 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.02 416th 496 16.1%
2022 27.15 372nd 500 25.6%
2023 24.01 404th 503 19.7%
2024 20.11 432nd 504 14.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Putnam County VITAL

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Rank History for all high school students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.69 142nd 358 60.3%
2023 75.17 44th 384 88.5%
2024 58.38 129th 392 67.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Putnam County VITAL

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.31 133rd 312 57.4%
2023 72.31 52nd 325 84.0%
2024 51.51 134th 326 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Putnam County VITAL

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9
2016 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 7
2017 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4
2018 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5
2019 46 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 53
2020 119 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 127
2021 203 4 5 8 0 0 6 0 226
2022 338 10 10 20 1 0 5 0 384
2023 262 10 5 19 2 0 3 0 301
2024 86 8 0 8 0 0 4 0 106

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 County VITAL

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 9 2.0 4.5 22.2
2016 7 2.0 3.5 14.3
2017 4 3.0 1.3 n/a
2018 5 2.0 2.5 n/a
2019 53 n/a n/a n/a
2020 127 3.0 42.3 n/a
2021 226 9.7 23.2 n/a
2022 384 12.9 29.6 n/a
2023 301 12.8 23.4 n/a
2024 106 20.3 5.2 n/a

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 County VITAL

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 9 2.0 4.5 22.2
2016 7 2.0 3.5 14.3
2017 4 3.0 1.3 n/a
2018 5 2.0 2.5 n/a
2019 53 n/a n/a n/a
2020 127 3.0 42.3 n/a
2021 226 9.7 23.2 n/a
2022 384 12.9 29.6 n/a
2023 301 12.8 23.4 n/a
2024 106 20.3 5.2 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam County VITAL

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (9.7%) $2,497 (90.3%) $2,764
2020 $281 (10.0%) $2,520 (89.6%) $2,812
2021 $614 (17.7%) $2,853 (82.2%) $3,472
2022 $816 (22.5%) $2,775 (76.7%) $3,620
2023 $686 (18.1%) $3,094 (81.8%) $3,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam County VITAL

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Putnam County VITAL)9.115.9
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Putnam County)40.944.6
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam County VITAL)5022.9
 27.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam County)32.837.2
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students53301
 467.9%
African American110
 900%
American Indian02
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic019
Pacific Islander00
White46262
 469.6%
Two or More Races53
 40%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Putnam County VITAL.

Students at Putnam County VITAL are 81% White, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Putnam County VITAL ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Tennessee alternative schools.


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