Putnam Middle School
335 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Putnam Middle School, located at 35 Wicker Street in Putnam, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Putnam Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.
The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. Putnam Middle School prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and clear lines of communication between teachers, students, and caregivers. Through its various programs and administrative structure, the institution strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes student achievement and helps every pupil reach their full potential within a small-town educational setting.
The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. Putnam Middle School prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and clear lines of communication between teachers, students, and caregivers. Through its various programs and administrative structure, the institution strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes student achievement and helps every pupil reach their full potential within a small-town educational setting.
335
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White280 (83.6 %)
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Hispanic44 (13.1 %)
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Black6 (1.8 %)
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Asian4 (1.2 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Putnam School District |
| Phone: | (860)963-6920 |
| Website: | http://www.putnamschoolsct.org/putnam-middle-school |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 335 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 168 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
93
Grade 6
81
Grade 7
78
Grade 8
83
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 93 |
| Grade 6 | 81 |
| Grade 7 | 78 |
| Grade 8 | 83 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 150 | 44.8% |
| Male | 185 | 55.2% |
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