WE PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOLMAGNET

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 324 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.E. Putnam Middle School is a magnet institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, operating under the Birmingham City Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized programming aimed at attracting students from a broader geographic area than a traditional neighborhood school. The campus is situated on Montclair Road, serving as a core educational facility that focuses on providing an enriched academic environment to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the formative middle school years. By integrating a magnet curriculum, Putnam Middle seeks to provide unique learning opportunities—often centered on specific academic themes or instructional styles—to engage students in a diverse and supportive community. Through its affiliation with the Birmingham City Schools system, the institution strives to maintain consistent standards while leveraging its magnet status to offer a distinct educational experience for families in the Birmingham area.

For more information, contact WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet at (205) 231-8680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.