Gardner Park Elementary vs Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 5.3/10. Gardner Park Elementary is significantly larger with 549 students, about 1.6× the size of Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (351). In math proficiency, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gardner Park Elementary
Gastonia, NC
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
549 students
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Gastonia, NC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
351 students
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| Metric | Gardner Park Elementary | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 38.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #2,011 of 2,660 | #596 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gardner Park Elementary | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 29.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gastonia (28054) | Gastonia (28054) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,524 | $59,524 |
| Median Home Value | $220,200 | $220,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |