Gardner Middle School vs Narragansett Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–7
514 students
Narragansett Middle
Baldwinville · Public middle · Grades 5–7
366 students
| Measure | Gardner Middle School Gardner, Massachusetts | Narragansett Middle Baldwinville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 300 | #210 of 300 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,369 | #7895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 514 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| city | Gardner | Baldwinville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Narragansett Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 26.9).
- •Narragansett Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Narragansett Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Gardner Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Gardner Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 366.
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 Middle School better than Narragansett Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Narragansett Middle ranks higher (48.8 vs 26.9 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 Middle School and Narragansett Middle?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Baldwinville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Middle School: 514. Narragansett Middle: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Middle School and Narragansett Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Middle School is 273rd of 300 and Narragansett Middle is 210th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).