Hancock Elementary School
Tel:
(301)766-8178
- Hancock Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Hancock Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 255 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hancock Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #643 out of 1,367 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 34% |
| White | 96% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washingtion County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Hancock Elementary School is Hancock Middle Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- Hancock Hancock Middle Senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 248 students
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