B+
Above Average
81/100

South Putnam Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1780 E US Hwy 40, Greencastle, IN 46135
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
279
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−1 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+5 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading +4 pts, math +12 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1780 E US Hwy 40
City Greencastle
ZIP Code 46135
District 1810500
NCES School ID 181050002542
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46135

Understanding the community around South Putnam Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,046
Per Capita Income $28,065
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%
High School or Higher 90.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $170,400
Median Rent $876
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Putnam Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 279
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Putnam Middle School?
South Putnam Middle School has 279 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does South Putnam Middle School serve?
South Putnam Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Putnam Middle School receive per student?
South Putnam Middle School receives $14,900 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Putnam Middle School in 46135 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,425
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
34.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026