Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Hanover Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanover Central Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cedar Lake, IN, covering approximately 29.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanover Central Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Hanover Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Central Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
71%
62%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Central Middle School's ranking?
Hanover Central Middle School is ranked #712 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hanover Central Middle School often compared to?
Hanover Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hanover Central Middle School?
647 students attend Hanover Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hanover Central Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Central Middle School?
Hanover Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanover Central Middle School offer ?
Hanover Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Central Middle School part of?
Hanover Central Middle School is part of Hanover Community School Corp School District.
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