Enrollment
184
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Federal NCES profile for We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010039000175
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is a high-poverty, small middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 184 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is leaner than roughly 94% of Alabama schools and 26% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Alabama schools, with 184 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 184 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Birmingham's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Mountain Middle School (1,168 students): We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 20.9:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet compares
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
1,168 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilkerson Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
I3 Academy Phase 2
Standard public school
400 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Huffman Middle School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
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Frequently asked questions about We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
How many students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
88.1% of students at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
The largest demographic group at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet a good school?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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