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Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Grades 6 to 8 · Cambridge

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About Putnam Avenue Upper School

Putnam Avenue Upper School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Enrollment was 283 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 31.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9 students per teacher. Cambridge School District runs 17 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 253 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Middlesex County.

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School facts

Address	100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone	(617) 349-7780
School district	Cambridge
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	283
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.6
Students per teacher	9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Middlesex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250327002768). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Putnam Avenue Upper School serve?

Putnam Avenue Upper School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Putnam Avenue Upper School?

Putnam Avenue Upper School reported 283 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Avenue Upper School?

About 9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 283 students and 31.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Putnam Avenue Upper School a public or charter school?

Putnam Avenue Upper School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Putnam Avenue Upper School in?

Putnam Avenue Upper School is part of Cambridge School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/cambridge-school-district/

Where is Putnam Avenue Upper School located?

Putnam Avenue Upper School is at 100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139. The phone number is (617) 349-7780.

How many other schools are near Putnam Avenue Upper School?

There are 253 other schools within 5 miles of Putnam Avenue Upper School in our directory.