C. L. OVERTURF JR 6TH GRADE CENTER
C. L. OVERTURF JR 6TH GRADE CENTER is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUTNAM school district, located in PALATKA, FL with about 342 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, C. L. OVERTURF JR 6TH GRADE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The C. L. Overturf Jr. 6th Grade Center is a specialized educational facility located in Palatka, Florida, operated by the Putnam County School District. As a dedicated sixth-grade center, the school is designed specifically to serve as a bridge between elementary school and the more complex environment of middle school. By concentrating exclusively on sixth-grade students, the school creates a unique academic environment that focuses on the specific social, emotional, and developmental needs of students during this transitional year.
The center emphasizes a foundational curriculum aimed at preparing students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. Located on South 18th Street, the school serves as a centralized hub for the district's sixth-grade population, allowing for targeted academic support, consistent expectations, and streamlined extracurricular opportunities tailored to the age group. Through its website, the school provides families with resources, administrative information, and updates on its commitment to student success within the Putnam County school system.
For more information, contact C. L. OVERTURF JR 6TH GRADE CENTER at (386) 329-0569 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALATKA, FL 32177-5629
(386) 329-0569
http://CLO.PUTNAMSCHOOLS.ORG
C. L. OVERTURF JR 6TH GRADE CENTER is a public Title I school in PALATKA, FL with about 342 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PUTNAM
- Total Students:
- 342
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 342 students
- White
- 46.5%
- Black or African American
- 41.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.