Next Wave Junior High vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
Putnam Avenue Upper School is significantly larger with 270 students, about 20.8× the size of Next Wave Junior High (13). In math proficiency, Putnam Avenue Upper School leads at 33.0%.
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.
Next Wave Junior High
Somerville, MA
Middle School7th – 8th
13 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge, MA
9.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
270 students
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| Metric | Next Wave Junior High | Putnam Avenue Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | — / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | — | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | — | 8.8 |
| State Rank | — | #60 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | — | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Next Wave Junior High | Putnam Avenue Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 0.0% | 33.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | 50.1% | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 0.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | 53.4% | — |
School Details
| Detail | Next Wave Junior High | Putnam Avenue Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 13 | 270 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 1.9:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Somerville | Cambridge |
| City | Somerville | Cambridge |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Somerville (02143) | Cambridge (02139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,102 | $124,648 |
| Median Home Value | $930,200 | $1,066,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,424 | $2,613 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 74.5% | 77.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 25 min |