About This School
WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet is located in Birmingham, AL and is one of 30 middle schools in Birmingham City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 319 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet's students and teachers. more
Birmingham City District Spending
$9,699Per Pupil
The Birmingham City spends $9,699 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 50% on instruction, 44% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Birmingham City District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Spring Valley School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Higdon Hill School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Higdon Hill School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| St Francis Xavier School 1.8 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: AL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades 6-8
- Birmingham City School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
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Test Scores
About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 319
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
94%
Hispanic
3%
White
3%
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, WE Putnam Middle School-Magnet had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Birmingham, AL
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Birmingham | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,735 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 26% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 66%/33% |
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