C
Below Average
50/100

Putnam Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 35 Wicker St., Putnam, CT 06260
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
335
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (−5 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%37%reading -12 pts, math -23 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -6 pts, math -14 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 35 Wicker St.
City Putnam
ZIP Code 06260
District 0903480
NCES School ID 090348000720
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06260

Understanding the community around Putnam Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,648
Per Capita Income $34,306
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $235,900
Median Rent $1,107
Owner-Occupied 55.5%
Renter-Occupied 44.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Putnam Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.7%
Hispanic/Latino 16.1%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Black 2.4%
Asian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 335
Teachers (FTE) 31.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Putnam Middle School?
Putnam Middle School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Putnam Middle School?
Putnam Middle School has 335 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Putnam Middle School serve?
Putnam Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Putnam Middle School receive per student?
Putnam Middle School receives $24,619 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Putnam Middle School in 06260 ▼
Avg Home Value
$356,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,386
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
44.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026