Serving 518 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner Middle School's student population of 518 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
60%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1370 out of 1,644 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 Elm Street School, Gardner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Middle School?
518 students attend Gardner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gardner Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner Middle School?
Gardner Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner Middle School offer ?
Gardner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner Middle School part of?
Gardner Middle School is part of Gardner School District.
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