Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanover Hills ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hanover Hills's student population of 823 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanover Hills ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Hills is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
41%
33%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Hills's ranking?
Hanover Hills is ranked #626 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Hanover Hills?
823 students attend Hanover Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hanover Hills students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Hills?
Hanover Hills has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanover Hills offer ?
Hanover Hills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Hills part of?
Hanover Hills is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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