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#881 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 49% in state
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology
High School · Gardner · Gardner, MA
A high school in Gardner, MA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 Elm Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- Math 18% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,526
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Oakmont Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Narragansett Regional HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 8–12 | 4.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gardner
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is listed in Gardner; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is a public high school in Gardner, MA, part of Gardner, serving approximately 127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology
What grades does Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology serve?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology rank in MA?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology ranks #881 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology a charter school?
No, Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology a Title I school?
No, Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (978) 632-1673
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 01440)
- 21,298
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01440; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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