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Putnam County Jr High School

13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades 6-8, Putnam County Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam County Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Putnam County Jr High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Putnam County Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam County Jr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
15-19%
27%
25-29%
30%
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam County Jr High School's ranking?
Putnam County Jr High School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Putnam County Jr High School?
171 students attend Putnam County Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Putnam County Jr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County Jr High School?
Putnam County Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam County Jr High School offer ?
Putnam County Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Putnam County Jr High School part of?
Putnam County Jr High School is part of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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