Serving 224 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's student population of 224 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is 0.17, 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
#1197 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
91%
32%
White
1%
53%
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%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's ranking?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is ranked #1197 out of 1,276 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
224 students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet students are Black, 6% 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 18:1.
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.
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