Gardner Middle School vs Overlook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.6 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
Overlook Middle School
Ashburnham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Gardner Middle School Gardner, Massachusetts | Overlook Middle School Ashburnham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 300 | #142 of 300 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,369 | #4630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 55% |
| city | Gardner | Ashburnham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 26.9).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Gardner Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Overlook Middle School is the larger school with 576 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 Middle School better than Overlook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Middle School ranks higher (63.9 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 Overlook Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Ashburnham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Middle School: 514. Overlook Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Middle School and Overlook Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Middle School is 273rd of 300 and Overlook Middle School is 142nd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).