Serving 511 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 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hancock's student population of 511 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
55%
10%
White
23%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock's ranking?
Hancock is ranked #1494 out of 1,644 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hancock?
511 students attend Hancock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hancock students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock?
Hancock has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
1 3/31/2021
My experience with this school was horrible, they do not know how to teach or run a school.
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.
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