We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet

WE Putnam Middle School Magnet is a public middle school located in the mid-size city of Irondale, Alabama. Serving grades 6 through 8, the school has an enrollment of 201 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1, ensuring a relatively small class size. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, WE Putnam offers a supportive learning environment.

Academically, the school has room for improvement, as indicated by a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and a state ranking of 24th percentile among Alabama schools. The academic score is 1.8 out of 10, reflecting that 20% of students are proficient in ELA/Reading and only 3% are proficient in Math. Despite these challenges, the school is committed to student development and growth.

The school is situated in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,902 and a median home value of $205,400. About 42% of residents in the area have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 10.0%, indicating a relatively stable community. WE Putnam Middle School Magnet benefits from a supportive and educated community that values education and is dedicated to its children's success.

While current test scores at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.