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Hancock County Middle School

100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351

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Tel: (270) 927-6712

www.hancock.k12.ky.us

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Hancock County Middle School serves 375 students in grades 6-8.

Hancock County Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Hancock County Middle School's student population of 375 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

375 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hancock County Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hancock County Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hancock County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hancock County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

92%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hancock County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Hancock County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hancock County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock County Middle School's ranking?

Hancock County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Hancock County Middle School?

375 students attend Hancock County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Hancock County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock County Middle School?

Hancock County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Hancock County Middle School offer ?

Hancock County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Hancock County Middle School part of?

Hancock County Middle School is part of Hancock County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education