South Putnam Middle School

264 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Putnam Middle School, located in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as a vital educational anchor for the South Putnam Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By providing a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of young adolescents, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to discover their individual talents and interests.

Beyond the classroom, South Putnam Middle School prides itself on a supportive culture that values the partnership between educators, families, and the local Greencastle community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which play a crucial role in building school spirit and student character. Through a commitment to excellence and a focus on nurturing the "whole child," the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

264

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Putnam Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
245 (92.8 %)
Two or More
10 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Putnam Community Schools
Phone:	(765)653-3148
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 85