Hancock Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Hancock Learning Center served 35 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
65%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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