Serving 224 students in grades 6-12, Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hancock Middle Senior High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
33%
White
97%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Middle Senior High School's ranking?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is ranked #558 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hancock Middle Senior High School often compared to?
Hancock Middle Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Middle School, Clear Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School?
224 students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hancock Middle Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
Hancock Middle Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock Middle Senior High School offer ?
Hancock Middle Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock Middle Senior High School part of?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2014
it is a good school, just not that many extra activities that people would actually enjoy. I'm being painfully honest here. And activities that some really want, not many others do. So those don't have a good outcome.
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