Gardner School District
School District · Gardner, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#194 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,199
$4,172 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,472 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
About Gardner
Gardner is a Gardner, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,472 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $17,199 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Gardner demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Gardner students show an average math proficiency of 23.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gardner, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gardner with test data.
Schools in Gardner
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Gardner
- Total Enrollment
- 2,472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gardner?
Gardner has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gardner?
The average composite rating for Gardner is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gardner?
Gardner spends $17,199 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gardner?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gardner is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gardner?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is the highest-rated school in Gardner with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Gardner?
Across schools in Gardner with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gardner compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Gardner has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Gardner with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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