Serving 836 students in grades 5-8, Hanover Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanover Central Middle School's student population of 836 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanover Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Central Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
73%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Central Middle School's ranking?
Hanover Central Middle School is ranked #598 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hanover Central Middle School often compared to?
Hanover Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hanover Central Middle School?
836 students attend Hanover Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hanover Central Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Central Middle School?
Hanover Central Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanover Central Middle School offer ?
Hanover Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hanover Central Middle School part of?
Hanover Central Middle School is part of Hanover Community School Corp School District.
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