The Children's Reading Center
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: (386) 328-9990
Fax: (386) 328-9949
District: Putnam
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-5 • 215 students
Palatka's The Children's Reading Center is a charter elementary school. It is among the few elementary schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
The Children's Reading Center is a charter school in the Putnam school district located in Palatka, FL. The principal of The Children's Reading Center is Dr. Geri Melosh. As of 2015, the students are 55.8% White, non-Hispanic; 31.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 6.5% Multiracial; 4.7% Hispanic; and 1.9% Asian. 51.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 55.8% | 54.5% | 40.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 31.2% | 24.9% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 16% | 30.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 51.6% | 77.8% | 58.4% |
| English learners | — | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durbin Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Saint Johns | FL | 0 mi | |
| 2 | Lighthouse at Fleming Island | Apartment Complex | Fleming Island | FL | 0 mi | |
| 3 | Pine Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Middleburg | FL | 0 mi | |
| 4 | Fleming Island Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Orange Park | FL | 0 mi | |
| 5 | Bartram Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | FL | 0 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs | FL | 0 mi | |
| 2 | Fleming Island | Orange Park | FL | 0 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Blanding | 0 mi. |
