North Putnam Middle School

8905 North County Road 250 East

School District

North Putnam Community Schools
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 18, 2013

I am currantly a student at NPMS and my family and I have never really agreed with any of the decisions made by this school. First with sports, in my opinion all the energy and effort goes towards football and weightlifting. I am involved in many sports offered by my school and I think there is no encouragement and help offered by the coaches and staff. Also I, and many others see a lot of favoritism towards many athletes and students, a little more than normal. Next with Lunch. I am suppose to be charged $2.40 a day for the school lunch. My parents and I have noticed money gone out of my account and I even watched the cashier take more money out of my account than needed. I started taking my lunch. Next I want to mention that everytime I've needed to go to the nurse she wasn't in her office. Same with the counselor. I see bulling go on every single day. In my opinion I think the middle school students need an attitude change because I've been to other schools and it's the worse here. A friend of mine was bullied out of this school and moved far away. I do not recommend enrolling your child in this school. They will be miserable. I suggest you try Greencastle. Thanks bye.
Submitted by teacher on May 21, 2013

North Putnam Middle School is a place that treats students fairly, uses data to drive academic decisions, adds relevant instructional strategies to their academic rigor, does their best to track and accomodate student needs, and uses best practices for student instruction. Students are given multiple opportunites to join extra-curricular activities as well as academic teams. Recent successes in athletics and academics points to the afforementioned items. Parents or new students will be welcomed with open arms by a caring office staff and a professional staff. This is a great school to be a part of!
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2011

I think we have some wonderful teachers but there are a few that need new professions. The principals quality of handling bullying/disciplinary rule enforcement stinks. His overall duties are well maintained. Parent involvement is extremely exercised at this school. Would I recommend this school to an average child/ parent yes, but if you have a child with special need or disability/handicaps then I strongly urge you not to choose this school.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2011

This school needs some major work! The principal has no follow through and there are serious staff discipline issues. A special education teacher put a child in a closet and an art teacher has temper tantrums and threw sharpened pencils at children. This is not a data driven school and teachers and administration cannot explain test results or even why the tests are given. Think charter school.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2011

I am currently a student at NPMS, and I think it is a great school! I've seen no favoritism this year, and teachers like to get involved with students. I believe the 6th grade English teacher is the most amazing teacher ever!
Submitted by other on March 12, 2011

I am currently a student at North Putnam Middle School, and I love it. It is not perfect, but what school is? Because it's a small school, students all get the help for school they need from teachers and staff members. There is a bit of favoritism, so watch out for that. Overall, I recommend this school to all people that want a small school.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2010

The middle school has favortism but i do know certain in the cafeteria. Some children get extra's and certain foods held back for them and can eat in the kitchen while the others are told they are out of that food. Its ashame that the children see that the difference is being made.