Serving 210 students in grades 6-8, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's student population of 210 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is ranked #1228 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet often compared to?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
210 students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet offer ?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet part of?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet located?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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