Middle Schools in Gardner

There is only one middle school located in Gardner, Massachusetts - Gardner Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 489 students. While the school has a diverse student population, with 59.1% White, 28.22% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, its academic performance has been consistently below the state averages on MCAS tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Gardner Middle School has struggled academically, with MCAS proficiency rates ranging from 17.31% to 24.41% across the different subject areas and grade levels, significantly lower than the Massachusetts state averages. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low rankings on the School Digger scale, where it has been rated 1 or 2 out of 5 stars for the past three years, placing it among the lower-performing middle schools in the state.

Despite the school's diverse student population and relatively high spending per student ($15,148), as well as a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that the Gardner school district may need to closely examine its instructional practices, resource allocation, and other factors that could be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Gardner Middle School.