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Gardner Elementary School vs. Wheatridge Middle School

Should you attend Gardner Elementary School or Wheatridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gardner Elementary School
218 E Shawnee
Gardner, KS 66030
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Wheatridge Middle School
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gardner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades 5-8, Wheatridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
5-8
Total Students
321 students
525 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wheatridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gardner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheatridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wheatridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wheatridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#267 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#631 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gardner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wheatridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in KS)
30%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheatridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheatridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
35%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheatridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gardner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wheatridge Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
63
-
Grade 1 Students
61
-
Grade 2 Students
51
-
Grade 3 Students
67
-
Grade 4 Students
55
-
Grade 5 Students
-
131
Grade 6 Students
-
138
Grade 7 Students
-
137
Grade 8 Students
-
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wheatridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.43
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wheatridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wheatridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wheatridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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