Gardner School District
School District · Gardner, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Gardner?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gardner as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology
Gardner · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gardner High
Gardner · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gardner Elementary School
Gardner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#178 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,199
$4,172 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,472 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Gardner ranks #178 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Gardner's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology (6.3/10), Gardner High (5.9/10), and Gardner Elementary School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gardner
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Gardner High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Gardner Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Gardner Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.4/10, 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 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Gardner students show an average math proficiency of 28.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
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 5.4/10. 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 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Gardner?
Across schools in Gardner with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. 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 5.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
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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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