Gardner Middle School vs Paul R Baird Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 61 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
Paul R Baird Middle
Ludlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Gardner Middle School Gardner, Massachusetts | Paul R Baird Middle Ludlow, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 300 | #216 of 300 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,369 | #8296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Gardner | Ludlow |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul R Baird Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 26.9).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Gardner Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 513.
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 Paul R Baird Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paul R Baird Middle ranks higher (47.0 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 Paul R Baird Middle?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Ludlow in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Middle School: 514. Paul R Baird Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Middle School and Paul R Baird Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Middle School is 273rd of 300 and Paul R Baird Middle is 216th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).