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Putnam Avenue Upper School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 · (617) 349-7780 · Part of Cambridge School District
Students
283
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Putnam Avenue Upper School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 49.3%
Location
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100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 697
Grade 796
Grade 890
Enrollment over time
261’20
262’21
251’22
270’23
283’24
Up 8.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 28%Black 26%Asian 20%Two or more races 17%Hispanic 10%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.