Gardner Elementary School vs Overlook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km 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
Overlook Middle School
Ashburnham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Gardner, Massachusetts | Overlook Middle School Ashburnham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,009 | #142 of 300 |
| National rank | #43838 of 50,301 | #4630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,087 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 55% |
| city | Gardner | Ashburnham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 21.6).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Gardner Elementary School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 576.
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 Overlook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Middle School ranks higher (63.9 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 Overlook Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Ashburnham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 1,087. Overlook Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Overlook Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Elementary School is 974th of 1,009 and Overlook Middle School is 142nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).