Below Average
#1364 of 1,793 schools in MA
Gardner Elementary School
Elementary School · Gardner · Gardner, MA
An elementary school in Gardner, MA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
278 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- Math 18% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardner Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gardner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Wachusett Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Briggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Meetinghouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–1 | 4.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gardner
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Elementary School is listed in Gardner; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardner Elementary School
Gardner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gardner, MA, part of Gardner, serving approximately 1,053 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardner Elementary School
What grades does Gardner Elementary School serve?
Gardner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,053 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardner Elementary School rank in MA?
Gardner Elementary School ranks #1,364 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Gardner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gardner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (978) 991-0900
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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