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North Putnam Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,375 students in North Putnam Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
51±¬ÁÏs in North Putnam Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,375 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Putnam Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
96%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,890 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,087
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,890
$12,852
Best North Putnam Community Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 S Washington
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Roachdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Indiana
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
North Putnam Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
North Putnam Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8869 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Putnam Community Schools School District?
North Putnam Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,375 students.
What is the rank of North Putnam Community Schools School District?
North Putnam Community Schools School District is ranked #86 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Putnam Community Schools School District?
96% of North Putnam Community Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Putnam Community Schools School District?
North Putnam Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North Putnam Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,890 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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