WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Summary:

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is a public middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 210 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 395-437 out of 432-442 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and Birmingham City averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 1.92% to 6.76%, compared to the state average of 22.06% to 31.56%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The nearby schools, such as Wilkerson Middle School, Smith Middle School, and Huffman Middle School, also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations and have similar low academic performance on state assessments. In contrast, schools in more affluent districts, such as Homewood Middle School and Liberty Park Middle School, have significantly higher academic performance and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1757 Montclair Rd
       Birmingham, AL  35210-2617


(205) 231-8680

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
413th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,151 Help


Students who attend WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet usually attend:

High:    Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

Feeder schools for WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet:

Elementary:    Avondale Elementary School
    Oliver K5 School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.0%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet ranks worse than 93.4% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet has the smallest middle school student body size in the Birmingham City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (92%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is 13.4, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Birmingham City School District! (See more...)
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Compare WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet employs 15 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is $13,151, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the Birmingham City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet:

SchoolDigger ranks WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet 413th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet in the ranking list.)

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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

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Rank History for all students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.76 340th 407 16.5%
2005 31.35 304th 415 26.7%
2006 32.73 300th 409 26.7%
2007 27.15 319th 412 22.6%
2008 6.42 409th 417 1.9%
2009 10.14 404th 425 4.9%
2010 2.52 431st 435 0.9%
2011 4.40 424th 435 2.5%
2012 14.41 396th 436 9.2%
2013 13.04 410th 436 6.0%
2014 10.61 409th 438 6.6%
2015 10.49 395th 430 8.1%
2016 10.65 386th 432 10.6%
2017 9.23 396th 432 8.3%
2018 7.66 397th 423 6.1%
2019 7.76 416th 437 4.8%
2021 8.79 437th 440 0.7%
2022 10.43 405th 432 6.3%
2023 12.25 395th 437 9.6%
2024 10.37 413th 442 6.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.09 165th 195 15.4%
2018 21.23 197th 223 11.7%
2019 19.79 228th 254 10.2%
2021 16.64 266th 274 2.9%
2022 24.23 232nd 256 9.4%
2024 32.71 202nd 281 28.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.36 337th 349 3.4%
2018 9.58 374th 396 5.6%
2019 10.11 378th 396 4.5%
2021 11.85 406th 415 2.2%
2022 12.10 402nd 421 4.5%
2023 14.99 378th 410 7.8%
2024 12.47 407th 437 6.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.68 351st 380 7.6%
2018 10.94 354th 392 9.7%
2019 6.30 384th 399 3.8%
2021 8.52 412th 415 0.7%
2022 8.12 417th 423 1.4%
2023 12.40 380th 417 8.9%
2024 11.97 390th 426 8.5%
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Rank History for Male students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.44 356th 380 6.3%
2018 6.06 390th 397 1.8%
2019 12.00 364th 399 8.8%
2021 10.27 407th 418 2.6%
2022 15.16 375th 427 12.2%
2023 14.31 368th 419 12.2%
2024 11.35 397th 428 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.05 211th 247 14.6%
2019 20.38 227th 252 9.9%
2021 16.73 261st 266 1.9%
2022 24.57 221st 271 18.5%
2023 28.45 200th 263 24.0%
2024 25.10 220th 269 18.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 212 212
1989 113 125 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1990 138 212 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 138 224 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 140 244 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 120 248 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 112 272 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 75 284 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 75 284 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 44 277 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 46 280 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 48 308 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 27 327 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 31 385 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 25 404 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 25 404 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 10 405 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 16 318 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 8 327 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 12 317 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 11 279 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 11 228 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2010 9 301 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2011 6 322 1 4 0 0 1 0 334
2012 7 355 2 7 0 0 3 0 374
2013 5 349 0 11 1 0 1 0 367
2014 8 309 0 12 1 0 0 0 330
2015 6 311 0 10 1 0 4 0 332
2016 1 303 0 11 0 1 7 0 323
2017 6 262 1 8 1 2 5 0 285
2018 6 306 1 9 1 0 1 0 324
2019 8 294 2 16 0 0 1 0 321
2020 4 281 0 15 3 0 2 0 305
2021 9 263 0 14 2 0 2 0 290
2022 3 203 0 14 0 0 4 0 224
2023 3 193 0 10 0 0 4 0 210
2024 2 185 0 11 0 0 3 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 14.0 15.1 0
1989 241 12.0 20.0 n/a
1990 356 21.0 16.9 0
1991 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1992 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1993 374 24.0 15.6 n/a
1994 390 23.0 17.0 n/a
1995 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1996 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1997 328 24.9 13.2 61
1998 328 23.4 14.0 61.9
1999 357 24.0 14.9 66.4
2000 358 22.0 16.3 60.9
2001 419 23.0 18.2 37.9
2002 436 24.5 17.8 64.2
2003 436 24.5 17.8 64.2
2004 416 28.0 14.9 75.5
2005 335 28.0 12.0 81.5
2006 335 25.0 13.4 75.2
2007 331 24.0 13.8 79.2
2008 301 18.3 16.4 91.4
2009 252 18.3 13.6 91.3
2010 319 25.0 12.7 92.2
2011 334 18.0 18.5 73.7
2012 374 17.0 22.0 92.2
2013 367 18.0 20.3 96.5
2014 330 17.5 18.8 91.2
2015 332 16.0 20.7 72.6
2016 323 17.0 19.0 72.8
2017 285 17.0 16.7 76.5
2018 324 16.0 20.2 90.7
2019 321 17.0 18.8 91
2020 305 16.0 19.0 90.8
2021 290 19.0 15.2 90.7
2022 224 15.0 14.9 91.1
2023 210 14.0 15.0 90.5
2024 201 15.0 13.4 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 14.0 15.1 0
1989 241 12.0 20.0 n/a
1990 356 21.0 16.9 0
1991 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1992 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1993 374 24.0 15.6 n/a
1994 390 23.0 17.0 n/a
1995 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1996 368 24.2 15.2 n/a
1997 328 24.9 13.2 61
1998 328 23.4 14.0 61.9
1999 357 24.0 14.9 66.4
2000 358 22.0 16.3 60.9
2001 419 23.0 18.2 37.9
2002 436 24.5 17.8 64.2
2003 436 24.5 17.8 64.2
2004 416 28.0 14.9 75.5
2005 335 28.0 12.0 81.5
2006 335 25.0 13.4 75.2
2007 331 24.0 13.8 79.2
2008 301 18.3 16.4 91.4
2009 252 18.3 13.6 91.3
2010 319 25.0 12.7 92.2
2011 334 18.0 18.5 73.7
2012 374 17.0 22.0 92.2
2013 367 18.0 20.3 96.5
2014 330 17.5 18.8 91.2
2015 332 16.0 20.7 72.6
2016 323 17.0 19.0 72.8
2017 285 17.0 16.7 76.5
2018 324 16.0 20.2 90.7
2019 321 17.0 18.8 91
2020 305 16.0 19.0 90.8
2021 290 19.0 15.2 90.7
2022 224 15.0 14.9 91.1
2023 210 14.0 15.0 90.5
2024 201 15.0 13.4 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,135 (16.2%) $11,015 (83.8%) $13,151

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 395th of 437 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet)10.37.9
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.312.7
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet)8.61.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)16.511.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet)19.31.5
 17.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)16.57
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321210
 34.6%
African American294193
 34.4%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1610
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White83
 62.5%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%90.5%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Students at WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet.

Students who attend WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet usually go on to attend Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Alabama middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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