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

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Shannon King

Corcoran Property Advisors

(781) 528-0683

43 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$570,000 Price

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Jennifer Schneider

Century 21 Elite Realty

(781) 549-9402

105 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$485K - $1.1M Price Range

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Keller Williams Realty

(781) 661-5797

96 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,000,000 Price

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Georgia Balafas

Corcoran Property Advisors

(781) 645-4693

55 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$575K - $1.3M Price Range

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Wei Wang

WW Real Estate LLC

(351) 666-8861

77 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$448K - $1.6M Price Range

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Michelle Doyle

Flow Realty, Inc.

(978) 690-4362

49 Total Sales

9 in Attendance Zone

$480K - $3M Price Range

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List Price Range

$622K - $2.8M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,222,357

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

22.8%

Homes for Sale

$1,050,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
951 Sq Ft

2 Earhart St
Unit T1003

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...

Alex Wong

Serhant

(508) 501-0872

$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...

Justin Blankenship

Fiv Realty Co

(508) 625-7379

$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
Unit 95

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

$875,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
983 Sq Ft

8-12 Museum Way
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Luxury living awaits at the highly sought-after Regatta Riverview Residences! This beautifully updated two bedroom, two bath condo features hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized breakfast bar. The spacious primary sui...

Sherean Azarmi Urban Circle Realty

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,095 Sq Ft

17 Otis St
Unit 105

Experience refined city living at the sought-after ONE FIRST community in vibrant Cambridge! This full-service building offers a bright 2-bed, 2-bath layout with high ceilings, large windows, and gleaming cherry wood floors throughout. The open-concept kitchen features cherry cabinetry, granite coun...

Joseph Pollack Redfin Corp.

$2,575,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,668 Sq Ft

9A Mt Auburn St
Unit A

Behind a storied exterior, this 2,668 sq. ft. preservation-award-winning townhouse, designed by world-renowned Graham Gund, blends modern refinement with understated elegance in the heart of Harvard Square. This sun-filled 4+ bedroom, 4.5-bath residence unfolds across an open-concept main level with...

The Denman Group eXp Realty LLC

$965,000

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

$749,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
760 Sq Ft

287 Harvard St
Unit 59
New 2 days ago

Beautiful 2-bedroom corner unit offering Cambridge City View, Updated Kitchen, Freshly painted walls, and refinished oak parquet floors. Filled with natural light, this bright and spacious home features a comfortable living/dining room, two generously sized bedrooms, updated and fully applianced kit...

Susan Fei United Real Estate, LLC

$895,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
948 Sq Ft

2 Earhart St
Unit T121

LUXURY & MODERN LIVING LIFESTYLE at NORTHPOINT PARK " Sierra+Tango Condominium” ---Urban Oasis 2-Level DUPLEX TOWNHOME with loft bedroom and office, workout room or additional sleeping area; Exclusive PRIVATE OUTDOOR PATIO & PRIVATE ENTRANCE from North Point Blvd. Freshly painted and ready for immed...

Bela Kasas Choice Realty RES

$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...

Lauren Holleran Team Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

$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...

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Homes for Rent

$3,450 per month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

217 Thorndike St
Unit 308
Cambridge, MA

Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath in Cambridge available September 1st! One garage parking spot included.

Matthew Foley

Fenway Property Advisors

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$3,193 - $7,580 per month

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
425+ Sq Ft

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
525+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
439+ Sq Ft

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Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
439+ Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft

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Atmark Cambridge
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
569+ Sq Ft

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John F Kennedy Memorial Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

Riverside Press Park

Winthrop Park

Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field

Wheeler Park

Carl F. Barron Plaza

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 $1,222,357. 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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