Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hancock Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
65%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Hancock Learning Center?
35 students attend Hancock Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hancock Learning Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Learning Center?
Hancock Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock Learning Center offer ?
Hancock Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hancock Learning Center part of?
Hancock Learning Center is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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