We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet in Birmingham, AL ranked #1185 in the state in 2023, showing minor fluctuations but remaining in the bottom half of Alabama public schools from 2012 to 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 6–9%, below the state average.
Enrollment fell from 367 students in 2013 to 201 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 99%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 88% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic concentration.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 201 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 13:1, among the lowest in Alabama.
Graduation rates at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet were 66% in 2023, significantly below the Alabama state average of 88% and district average of 79%, indicating ongoing challenges in student completion.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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 201 students has declined by 37% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's ranking?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is ranked #1185 out of 1,275 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 30% 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?
201 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 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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