Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hancock Grammar School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Grammar School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hancock, ME, encompassing approximately 38.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Grammar School's student population of 188 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock Grammar School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Grammar School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Grammar School's ranking?
Hancock Grammar School is ranked #422 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hancock Grammar School often compared to?
Hancock Grammar Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, Beech Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Hancock Grammar School?
188 students attend Hancock Grammar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hancock Grammar School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Grammar School?
Hancock Grammar School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hancock Grammar School offer ?
Hancock Grammar School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock Grammar School part of?
Hancock Grammar School is part of Hancock School District.
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