Serving 514 students in grades 5-7, Gardner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Gardner school district, encompassing approximately 23 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Middle School's ranking?
Gardner Middle School is ranked #1326 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gardner Middle School often compared to?
Gardner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Elementary School, Gardner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Middle School?
514 students attend Gardner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gardner Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Middle School?
Gardner Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner Middle School offer ?
Gardner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardner Middle School part of?
Gardner Middle School is part of Gardner School District.
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