Hancock Elementary School
Hancock Elementary School serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hancock Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#653 out of 1354 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
1%
34%
White
96%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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