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ASchoolGrades
210
Enrollment
38%
Proficiency
-8 pts
3-Year Growth
15.0:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
38%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
-8
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
51/100
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About This School

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is a middle school located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school serves 210 students in grades 6-8.

With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet performs below the state average for Alabama. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.

91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.

Frequently Asked Questions

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet has 210 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is part of the Birmingham City in Birmingham, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.