Putnam Avenue Upper School

Putnam Avenue Upper School serves students in the Riverside community.

Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge has an overall grade of B+ on Niche.

Putnam Avenue Upper School has several sports fields.

Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge has a large playground for children to enjoy.

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

100 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA

Riverside Neighborhood

Cambridge Public Schools

283 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mirko Chardin

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
62%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 18.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

87:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.9%	Female 45.1%
White 28.7%	Black 23.4%
Asian 19.9%	Two or more races 17.1%
Hispanic 10.8%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public MS in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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45 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$622K - $2.8M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,223,104

Median Lot Size

2,613 Sq Ft

% Renters

82%

Average Household Income

$128,111

% of College Grads

81.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,780 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

22.9%

Homes for Sale

$775,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
856 Sq Ft

345 Harvard St
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Ideally located in the heart of Mid-Cambridge, this bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo is just 0.3 miles to Harvard Square, 0.6 miles to Central Square and blocks from the main library. This 3rd floor home in a professionally managed elevator building features include: oversized sliding g...

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Fiv Realty Co

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$2,205,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,556 Sq Ft

196 Prospect St

Exceptional single-family ideally located between Harvard and MIT, Central Sq. and Inman Sq., less than a mile from Kendall Sq. Completely renovated and Award Winning designed, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers contemporary luxury living. A welcoming vestibule leads into a comfortable living...

Nathan Long

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

(508) 204-5769

$1,999,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,295 Sq Ft

95 Griswold St
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Discover this sleek three-level Cambridge condo just steps from the trails of Fresh Pond, where sunlit living and dining flow through large sliding doors to a pergola-covered patio, bringing life and luxury to this enormous, lovely, newly build Triplex. The European-style kitchen features two-toned ...

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Prestige Property Solutions, Inc.

(508) 690-5715

$1,050,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
951 Sq Ft

2 Earhart St
Unit T1003
New 29 days ago

CX Cambridge Crossing – Sierra + Tango Condominium. Experience modern city living in one of Cambridge's fastest-growing biotech hubs. This stunning southwest-facing corner residence on the 10th floor offers breathtaking, unobstructed park and sunset views through expansive wraparound floor-to-ceilin...

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2 Beds
2 Baths
951 Sq Ft

192 Raymond St
Unit 4

Rarely available modern 2BR/2BA condo in an intimate 8-unit boutique building near Porter Square. This 951 SF home features exposed timber ceilings, steel beam accents, hardwood floors, and an open living/dining layout ideal for living and entertaining. The kitchen offers quartz counters, GE Cafe st...

The Elite Team Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC

$895,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
948 Sq Ft

2 Earhart St
Unit T121

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$998,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
854 Sq Ft

241 River St
Unit 6

A unicorn in Cambridgeport: a three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo with deeded off-street parking for under $1M! Amazing utility marries city living conveniences with this peaceful retreat close to both Central and Harvard Squares (Red Line T), MIT, award-winning restaurants, shops, many grocery stores...

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$850,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
818 Sq Ft

8-12 Museum Way
Unit 2403

Experience elevated Cambridge living at The Regatta in this freshly painted 1-bedroom plus den with sweeping Boston skyline and Zakim Bridge views. This bright, open-concept home offers flexible space for a home office or guest area, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and a front-row seat to one of th...

John Dean Engel & Volkers Boston

$779,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
929 Sq Ft

12 Inman St
Unit 25

Welcome to Austin Court, perfectly situated in the heart of Central Square! This bright and immaculate 2-bedroom condo has been thoughtfully updated with fresh paint, pristine hardwood floors, a beautifully renovated kitchen, and a fully updated bathroom. The spacious living/dining area features ove...

Better Home Team Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

$579,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
848 Sq Ft

30 Cushing St
Unit B
New 1 day ago

HUGE price reduction!!! This garden-level condo puts you just minutes from Harvard Square and all the energy, culture, and convenience Cambridge has to offer. Surrounded by popular coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, and easy public transit access, the location is ideal for anyone who loves a co...

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$539,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
485 Sq Ft

55 Magazine St
Unit 18
New 29 days ago

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2 Baths
1,046 Sq Ft

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$4,350 per month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,067 Sq Ft

10 Museum Way
Unit 1526
Cambridge, MA

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1-2 Baths
425+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
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1-2 Baths
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1 Bath
1,025 Sq Ft

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Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

Riverside Press Park

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Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field

Wheeler Park

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Picnic Area

Corporal Burns Park

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

Putnam Avenue Upper School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Cambridge, MA and is served by the Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Putnam Avenue Upper School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,223,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Boston Arts Academy, Somerville High School, and more. Learn more about what Cambridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Putnam Avenue Upper School.

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