Hancock

125 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Hancock's student population of 616 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hancock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1567 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
41%
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16%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
24%
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Black
52%
10%
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White
19%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Hancock and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock's ranking?
Hancock is ranked #1567 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hancock often compared to?
Hancockis often viewed alongside schools like Oscar F Raymond by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hancock?
616 students attend Hancock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hancock students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock?
Hancock has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hancock offer ?
Hancock offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock part of?
Hancock is part of Brockton School District.

School Reviews

1   3/31/2021
This school is TERRIBLE. Some teachers think it is alright to physically TOUCH students. They take every occasion possible to humiliate you. They keep tabs on kids, whether they are good or bad, etc. They send these files to the teachers for next year. They are two-faced and terrible. Do not send your child to this school, save them a lifetime of regret that they weren't able to do anything.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - .
1   3/31/2021
My experience with this school was horrible, they do not know how to teach or run a school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - !
5   4/16/2018
Considering there are 30 children in my child`s classroom, Hancock is a great school. The Principal, Mr. Shaw, is hands on and very approachable. We are moving out of town and hope the new school is as exceptional as Hancock.
- Posted by Parent - 3rd grade parent

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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