Serving 335 students in grades 5-8, Putnam Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Putnam Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Putnam Middle School is ranked #623 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Putnam Middle School?
335 students attend Putnam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Putnam Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Middle School?
Putnam Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Putnam Middle School offer ?
Putnam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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