Gardner Elementary School vs Gardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 531 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Elementary School
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,087 students
Gardner Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–7
514 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Gardner, Massachusetts | Gardner Middle School Gardner, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,009 | #273 of 300 |
| National rank | #43838 of 50,301 | #12509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 1,087 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 21.6).
- •Gardner Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Gardner Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •Gardner Elementary School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 514.
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 Gardner Elementary School better than Gardner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Middle School ranks higher (26.9 vs 21.6 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 Gardner Elementary School and Gardner Middle School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 1,087. Gardner Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Gardner Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Elementary School is 974th of 1,009 and Gardner Middle School is 273rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).