Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street School | Gardner | 02–04 | 461 | 76 | A |
| Waterford Street | Gardner | PK–01 | 350 | 75 | A |
| Gardner Middle School | Gardner | 05–07 | 518 | 62 | A |
| Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | Gardner | 09–12 | 96 | 43 | A |
| Gardner High | Gardner | 08–12 | 740 | 20 | A |