Gibbs School vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
Gibbs School and Putnam Avenue Upper School are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.9 out of 10. Gibbs School is significantly larger with 468 students, about 1.7× the size of Putnam Avenue Upper School (270). In math proficiency, Gibbs School leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gibbs School
Arlington, MA
8.9/10
Middle School6th – 6th
468 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge, MA
9.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
270 students
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| Metric | Gibbs School | Putnam Avenue Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #109 of 1,793 | #60 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gibbs School | Putnam Avenue Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 33.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington (02474) | Cambridge (02139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,199 | $124,648 |
| Median Home Value | $887,000 | $1,066,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,157 | $2,613 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 73.8% | 77.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 25 min |