Hancock Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Hancock Elementary School serves 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
20-29%
80%
(10-11)
20-29%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
7%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
42 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hancock Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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