The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Putnam County Jr High School
Putnam County Jr High School serves grades six through eight in McNabb, a very small rural village in Putnam County that has been declining in population. The school enrolls about students across its three grades, with the largest group in sixth grade. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and very few students from other racial or ethnic groups. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and students with IEPs or English learners was not available.
The school's state test results show uneven performance. In English language arts, students are stronger in eighth grade, where about half meet proficiency standards, and sixth grade shows solid performance at over three-fifths proficient. Seventh grade is notably weaker, with only about one-third meeting the bar. In mathematics, the picture is more concerning across the board: proficiency falls well below one-third in both sixth and seventh grades, and even eighth grade, where testing data is more complete, sits just under one-third proficient. Science performance in eighth grade reaches above one-half proficiency. This pattern suggests students struggle more consistently in math than in reading or science. Sixth-grade math and reading data comes from the state's full testing results; testing data for grades three through five was not available, which reflects that this school serves only grades six through eight and does not test younger grades.
The school sits on a rural campus about miles outside town. McNabb itself is a settlement of under size with minimal commercial activity; the district's high school is located in nearby Granville rather than McNabb. In November 2024, district voters rejected a referendum that would have consolidated students from multiple buildings into a single Granville campus. The rejected proposal aimed to address aging facilities, security, and HVAC needs across district buildings, including the junior high in McNabb. The failed referendum leaves those deferred improvements unresolved. Parents considering a move into the district may want to look into the school's timeline and plans for addressing facility issues, as well as the likelihood of another referendum attempt and its potential impact on property taxes and school organization.
The district's comparison cohort contains only itself, so no peer comparisons among other county districts were available. Enrollment data and specific counts for free and reduced lunch, special education, and English learners were not provided. The school's website and further details about course offerings, staffing, or specialized programs were not included in available information. A parent should contact the school directly for specifics on academics, clubs, sports, counseling, or other supports that may influence fit for their child.
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