Hanover Central Middle School
Hanover Central Middle School serves 525 students in grades 6-8.
Hanover Central Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hanover Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hanover Central Middle School's student population of 525 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hanover Central Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hanover Central Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #272 out of 1762 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 80% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hanover Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hanover Central Middle School is Hanover Central High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert Taft Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jane Ball Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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475 Lake St
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