Elm Street School vs. Gardner Middle School
Should I attend Elm Street School or Gardner Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elm Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 462 students in grades 2-4, Elm Street 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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).
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).
Grades Offered
2-4
5-7
Total Students
462 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1370 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
162
-
Grade 3 Students
142
-
Grade 4 Students
158
-
Grade 5 Students
-
148
Grade 6 Students
-
176
Grade 7 Students
-
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
25%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
60%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
