Oliver K5 School vs WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver K5 School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
| Measure | Oliver K5 School Birmingham, Alabama | WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 699 | #221 of 263 |
| National rank | #48912 of 50,301 | #14041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 11.9).
- •Oliver K5 School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Oliver K5 School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.1%).
- •WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 21.4).
- •Oliver K5 School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 184.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oliver K5 School better than WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet?
On the Success Index (US), WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet ranks higher (18.4 vs 11.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oliver K5 School and WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver K5 School: 343. WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver K5 School and WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet rank in Alabama?
Oliver K5 School is 693rd of 699 and WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is 221st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).