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Putnam Avenue Upper School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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Upcoming Events

Sep
21
Mon
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Yom KippurEventDistrict-wide
Oct
12
Mon
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Indigenous Peoples DayEventDistrict-wide
Nov
3
Tue
No School: Election Day & Staff Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov
11
Wed
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide
Nov
25
Wed
4-Hour School Day (all grades)EventDistrict-wide
Nov
26
Thu
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
270
Student:Teacher
7.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
Cambridge

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45-49%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.0%
SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
262
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
35.79
97% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
2
Social Workers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$22,170
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$48,356
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 18%Local 78%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
11.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Uninsured residents
6.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,646
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,510
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
415 (27%)
Autism
273 (18%)
Other Health Impairment
212 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
158 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
96 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
24 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

283
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Yom Kippur
Event
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Indigenous Peoples Day
Event
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
No School: Election Day & Staff Professional Development Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Cambridge. Putnam Avenue Upper School follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
First Day of School: Grades 1-12+District-wide
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Early Release Wednesday (K-8)District-wide
-- 30 minutes early dismissal for CPP and grades K-8 only-- FMA
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
First Day of School: Kindergarten & CPPDistrict-wide
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Labor DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Yom KippurDistrict-wide
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Indigenous Peoples DayDistrict-wide
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
No School: Election Day & Staff Professional Development DayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Veterans DayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
4-Hour School Day (all grades)District-wide
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide
Wed, Dec 23, 2026
4-Hour School Day (all grades)District-wide
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Winter Break / ChristmasDistrict-wide
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Winter Break / ChristmasDistrict-wide
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide
Tue, Dec 29, 2026
No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide
Wed, Dec 30, 2026
No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide
Thu, Dec 31, 2026
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Winter Break / New Year'sDistrict-wide
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Winter Break / New Year'sDistrict-wide
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
No School: Staff Professional Development Day District-wide
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Dr. MLK\, Jr. DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: President's DayDistrict-wide
Tue, Feb 16, 2027
No School: February BreakDistrict-wide
Wed, Feb 17, 2027
No School: February BreakDistrict-wide
Thu, Feb 18, 2027
No School: February BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
No School: February BreakDistrict-wide
Wed, Mar 10, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Eid al-Fitr (subject to change)District-wide
Thu, Mar 25, 2027
No School: Staff Professional Development DayDistrict-wide
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Good FridayDistrict-wide
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Patriot's DayDistrict-wide
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
No School: April BreakDistrict-wide
Wed, Apr 21, 2027
No School: April BreakDistrict-wide
Thu, Apr 22, 2027
No School: April BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
No School: April BreakDistrict-wide
Mon, May 31, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Memorial DayDistrict-wide
Thu, Jun 3, 2027
CRLS GraduationDistrict-wide
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
No School & CPS Offices Closed: Juneteenth (observed)District-wide
Tue, Jun 22, 2027
Last Day of School & 4-Hour School Day (if 0 snow days)District-wide

Showing 38 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam Avenue Upper School

Putnam Avenue Upper School currently enrolls 270 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MA.

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