PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the PUTNAM school district, located in PALATKA, FL with about 195 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 8 teachers, PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (PAAS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Palatka, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a project-based learning institution, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that integrates the arts and sciences into the core curriculum. The school is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, aiming to prepare middle school students for success in high school and beyond by developing critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.

The academy prides itself on a personalized approach to education, leveraging smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty to ensure individual student needs are met. By focusing on an interdisciplinary model, PAAS encourages students to explore connections between subjects, making learning more relevant and engaging. Through its emphasis on both artistic expression and scientific inquiry, the school seeks to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

For more information, contact PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES at (386) 326-4212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 SOUTH PALM AVE
PALATKA, FL 32177-4179
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PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES is a public Title I Charter school in PALATKA, FL with about 195 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
PUTNAM DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
PUTNAM
Total Students:
195
Teachers:
8
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 195 students

White
57.9%
Black or African American
29.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%

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.