Gardner High

Public 8-12

 200 Catherine Street
       Gardner, MA  01440


(978) 632-1600

District: Gardner

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,661 Help


Feeder schools for Gardner High:

Elementary:    Gardner Elementary School
Middle:    Gardner Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  804

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details Gardner High ranks worse than 61.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.96. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gardner High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gardner High 306th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Gardner High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gardner High 281st of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Gardner High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gardner 318th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gardner High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 18.67 405th 482 16.0%
2017 20.09 393rd 487 19.3%
2018 13.32 419th 484 13.4%
2019 17.99 414th 498 16.9%
2021 15.42 423rd 501 15.6%
2022 36.91 301st 497 39.4%
2023 35.96 306th 501 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.43 84th 84 0.0%
2019 2.21 87th 87 0.0%
2021 8.78 89th 92 3.3%
2022 33.33 65th 102 36.3%
2023 33.59 66th 110 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.86 450th 467 3.6%
2019 13.49 451st 484 6.8%
2021 24.92 402nd 489 17.8%
2022 42.93 264th 503 47.5%
2023 31.32 290th 444 34.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.59 426th 438 2.7%
2019 14.82 415th 452 8.2%
2021 24.15 384th 462 16.9%
2022 42.57 270th 489 44.8%
2023 48.71 226th 481 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 380th 463 17.9%
2019 24.73 373rd 478 22.0%
2021 9.93 452nd 483 6.4%
2022 28.88 352nd 494 28.7%
2023 40.28 277th 489 43.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.37 394th 417 5.5%
2019 19.49 376th 424 11.3%
2021 37.55 247th 431 42.7%
2022 29.51 307th 445 31.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.41 447th 466 4.1%
2019 11.02 442nd 478 7.5%
2021 22.76 373rd 485 23.1%
2022 43.56 261st 497 47.5%
2023 30.66 324th 489 33.7%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.87 415th 491 15.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 296th 309 4.2%
2019 40.79 186th 322 42.2%
2021 16.93 315th 335 6.0%
2022 31.43 256th 368 30.4%
2023 58.53 119th 364 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.76 379th 395 4.1%
2019 9.06 377th 396 4.8%
2021 8.18 383rd 401 4.5%
2022 24.71 315th 404 22.0%
2023 19.10 337th 403 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gardner High

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Rank History for all high school students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.56 159th 304 47.7%
2004 38.28 210th 307 31.6%
2005 34.87 218th 311 29.9%
2006 49.92 180th 314 42.7%
2007 44.52 196th 316 38.0%
2008 33.87 240th 319 24.8%
2009 34.12 248th 322 23.0%
2010 29.58 273rd 335 18.5%
2011 57.74 182nd 340 46.5%
2012 48.65 222nd 340 34.7%
2013 44.64 247th 344 28.2%
2014 31.10 275th 347 20.7%
2015 33.24 276th 354 22.0%
2016 40.78 257th 351 26.8%
2017 42.89 247th 348 29.0%
2018 24.14 289th 345 16.2%
2019 39.03 243rd 351 30.8%
2021 15.06 241st 285 15.4%
2022 34.25 234th 342 31.6%
2023 21.77 281st 347 19.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.26 67th 82 18.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 287th 344 16.6%
2019 41.50 220th 348 36.8%
2021 16.49 237th 268 11.6%
2022 39.06 217th 339 36.0%
2023 13.74 296th 301 1.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 266th 330 19.4%
2019 36.98 237th 330 28.2%
2021 18.49 215th 253 15.0%
2022 37.99 209th 332 37.0%
2023 18.43 283rd 338 16.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.79 294th 339 13.3%
2019 37.23 237th 342 30.7%
2021 17.67 232nd 281 17.4%
2022 34.21 234th 340 31.2%
2023 15.83 289th 339 14.7%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.87 269th 299 10.0%
2019 29.44 210th 299 29.8%
2021 18.23 177th 202 12.4%
2022 18.41 256th 295 13.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 288th 343 16.0%
2019 33.68 258th 346 25.4%
2021 11.82 244th 281 13.2%
2022 34.22 231st 339 31.9%
2023 24.26 266th 343 22.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.90 165th 193 14.5%
2019 31.30 140th 206 32.0%
2021 22.97 117th 149 21.5%
2022 35.78 133rd 217 38.7%
2023 27.07 175th 241 27.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Gardner High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.11 289th 303 4.6%
2019 23.57 246th 302 18.5%
2021 5.57 241st 249 3.2%
2022 24.73 237th 300 21.0%
2023 9.72 281st 301 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Open Quote A really great school with a poor history from years and years ago. The staff is fantastic and the students (diverse) are really awesome. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gardner High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 912 12 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1989 906 19 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1990 907 14 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1991 905 11 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1992 868 12 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1993 915 15 11 27 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1994 995 16 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1034
1995 1056 15 11 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1110
1996 1056 15 11 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1110
1997 995 22 22 36 3 n/a n/a 0 1078
1998 713 29 15 41 6 n/a n/a 0 804
1999 747 39 14 41 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2000 816 18 19 27 2 n/a n/a 0 882
2001 838 26 21 28 1 n/a n/a 0 914
2002 864 25 19 35 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 864 25 19 35 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 878 22 22 55 2 n/a n/a 0 979
2005 898 33 24 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1020
2006 884 30 24 55 2 n/a n/a 0 995
2007 894 33 17 62 3 n/a n/a 17 1026
2008 881 31 20 74 5 n/a n/a 9 1020
2009 759 27 14 76 4 0 13 0 893
2010 666 32 14 80 3 0 12 0 807
2011 566 23 14 61 3 0 12 0 679
2012 521 19 16 64 2 0 14 0 636
2013 500 16 13 59 5 0 11 0 604
2014 457 17 13 58 3 2 13 0 563
2015 444 20 10 56 2 2 18 0 552
2016 591 27 15 87 3 2 34 0 759
2017 558 19 15 89 3 0 27 0 711
2018 503 23 16 108 2 0 38 0 690
2019 451 17 22 131 2 0 36 1 660
2020 462 23 17 146 2 0 39 0 689
2021 465 25 19 162 2 0 57 1 731
2022 467 30 15 163 1 0 63 1 740
2023 493 32 10 194 2 0 69 4 804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gardner High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 952 n/a n/a n/a
1989 945 n/a n/a n/a
1990 931 n/a n/a n/a
1991 937 n/a n/a n/a
1992 902 n/a n/a n/a
1993 968 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1034 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1110 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1110 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1078 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 804 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 842 n/a 0.0 12.8
2000 882 n/a 0.0 10.7
2001 914 n/a 0.0 10.3
2002 945 n/a n/a 11.3
2003 945 n/a n/a 11.3
2004 979 65.9 14.9 16
2005 1020 57.2 17.8 15
2006 995 59.0 16.9 20.6
2007 1026 58.0 17.7 21.7
2008 1020 56.4 18.1 22.7
2009 893 57.4 15.6 26.9
2010 807 56.4 14.3 33.5
2011 679 53.0 12.7 34.6
2012 636 48.0 13.2 37.7
2013 604 46.7 12.9 43.5
2014 563 45.5 12.3 49.6
2015 552 47.0 11.7 52.7
2016 759 59.0 12.8 n/a
2017 711 57.9 12.2 n/a
2018 690 57.5 11.9 n/a
2019 660 60.4 10.9 n/a
2020 689 57.7 11.9 n/a
2021 731 58.3 12.5 n/a
2022 740 60.1 12.3 n/a
2023 804 53.9 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gardner High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 952 n/a n/a n/a
1989 945 n/a n/a n/a
1990 931 n/a n/a n/a
1991 937 n/a n/a n/a
1992 902 n/a n/a n/a
1993 968 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1034 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1110 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1110 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1078 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 804 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 842 n/a 0.0 12.8
2000 882 n/a 0.0 10.7
2001 914 n/a 0.0 10.3
2002 945 n/a n/a 11.3
2003 945 n/a n/a 11.3
2004 979 65.9 14.9 16
2005 1020 57.2 17.8 15
2006 995 59.0 16.9 20.6
2007 1026 58.0 17.7 21.7
2008 1020 56.4 18.1 22.7
2009 893 57.4 15.6 26.9
2010 807 56.4 14.3 33.5
2011 679 53.0 12.7 34.6
2012 636 48.0 13.2 37.7
2013 604 46.7 12.9 43.5
2014 563 45.5 12.3 49.6
2015 552 47.0 11.7 52.7
2016 759 59.0 12.8 n/a
2017 711 57.9 12.2 n/a
2018 690 57.5 11.9 n/a
2019 660 60.4 10.9 n/a
2020 689 57.7 11.9 n/a
2021 731 58.3 12.5 n/a
2022 740 60.1 12.3 n/a
2023 804 53.9 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gardner High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $420 (2.9%) $14,046 (97.1%) $14,466
2020 $1,026 (7.0%) $13,656 (93.0%) $14,681
2021 $1,176 (8.0%) $13,485 (92.0%) $14,660

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardner High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 306th of 501 Middle schools
 22.1%
Ranks 243rd of 351 High schoolsRanks 281st of 347 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner High)3034.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner)3033.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gardner High)1724.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gardner)1624
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Gardner High)2832.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Gardner)2831.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner High)5440
 14%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner)4939.9
 9.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Gardner High)5035.1
 14.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Gardner)4632.6
 13.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gardner High)3034.4
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gardner)2623.6
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Gardner High)1724.6
 7.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gardner)2623.2
 2.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Gardner High)2832.1
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Gardner)2824.7
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660804
 21.8%
African American1732
 88.2%
American Indian22
Asian2210
 54.5%
Hispanic131194
 48.1%
Pacific Islander00
White451493
 9.3%
Two or More Races3669
 91.7%


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Gardner High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gardner Elementary School
Middle : Gardner Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 804 students attended Gardner High.

Students at Gardner High are 61% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

Gardner High ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Massachusetts high schools.


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