Douglas Middle School vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Middle School
Douglas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Douglas Middle School Douglas, Massachusetts | Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 300 | #203 of 300 |
| National rank | #3585 of 15,369 | #7319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 284 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| city | Douglas | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 51.5).
- •Douglas Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Douglas Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
- •Douglas Middle School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
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 Douglas Middle School better than Putnam Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Middle School ranks higher (68.8 vs 51.5 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 Douglas Middle School and Putnam Avenue Upper School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Middle School: 284. Putnam Avenue Upper School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Middle School and Putnam Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Douglas Middle School is 122nd of 300 and Putnam Avenue Upper School is 203rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).