East Palatka’s public schools score below 70% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 39% of East Palatka’s students scored proficient, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Palatka, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Palatka’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 467 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Palatka’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,859 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then four middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 26% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Palatka’s grade
C: better than 30% of Florida school districts. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Palatka, with each school’s own grade.
East Palatka’s public schools are run by Putnam County School District, which also serves Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka and Pomona Park and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
East Palatka vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share East Palatka’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Palatka | C | Putnam County |
| Palatka | C | Putnam County |
Every school in East Palatka
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about East Palatka’s schools
Are East Palatka’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools East Palatka children attend score below 70% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Palatka in?
Putnam County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,082 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
What is East Palatka’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Putnam County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does East Palatka spend per student?
$13,859 in Putnam County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What East Palatka families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.