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Putnam Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 275 students

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Posted July 13, 2009

putnam is a wonderful school. there is always help for kids who need it!!! it gets children ready for the real world. unlike other schools that try to put kids in a complete bubble they let them know about the 'world ' and try to make it as realistic as possible. it has been a great experience for the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2009

This school is very good, and the teachers are all very supportive of the children. Bullying issues are taken seriously, and there are so many extra-curricular activities for students to join. My children are both Honors Students, and very active in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2009

This school only cares about test scores and poularity. If they come across a 'square peg' they chisel and chisel until that child is ready to snap. Rules only apply to those whom they deem unworthy. I had children on both ends of the spectrum at this school. I've seen the action first hand. My children are BOTH doing great now that they are out of this crazy place. Trust me, get a second job or whatever you have to do to keep your children from this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2008

I think the teachers and principal are doing the best and over what they should do according to the local and state budget issues. I feel they are being overlooked and deserve a spotlight. They keep the students spirits up regardless of the issues at hand.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

My son was new to this school this year, the teachers and the students made my son feel welcome. He has a lot of friends ,and he likes all his classes. The staff at the middle school is very involved and caring.I feel he learnes more here than at his last school. And all the extra activities,like music, and diffrent sports are great. Seeing my son come home with a smile on his face and telling me about his day, makes me happy. And he never says I dont want to go to school!
—Submitted by tammy, a parent


Posted May 4, 2004

This is a horrible school for bullying. The kids here have no respect for teachers or elders in general. The quality of education is poor and the district is one of the worst in the state. If you move to this district, I would reccomend sending your child to a private school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2003

Terrible reception for special needs children. A lot of bullying is tolerated.Teachers (most not all)don't show concern for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

81 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

81 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

83 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Writing

All Students52%
Female62%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students64%
Female81%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 64%
Hispanic 5% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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35 Wicker St
Putnam, CT 06260
Phone: (860) 963-6920

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