Hanscom Middle School
Tel:
(781)274-0050
- Hanscom Middle School serves 249 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Hanscom Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hanscom Middle School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hanscom Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hanscom Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1058 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 55% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hanscom Middle School is Minuteman Regional High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Glenn Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hanscom Primary (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanscom Afb Hanscom Primary Grades: PK-3 | 322 students
0.1 miles
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781)274-7721 0.1 PK-3 322 - Lexington Minuteman Regional High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
1.1 miles
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781)861-6500 1.1 9-12 582 - Lexington Maria Hastings Grades: K-5 | 455 students
1.5 miles
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781)860-5800 1.5 K-5 455 - Lexington Bridge Grades: K-5 | 565 students
2.2 miles
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781)861-2510 2.2 K-5 565 - Bedford John Glenn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 556 students
2.2 miles
99 Mcmahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781)275-3201 2.2 6-8 556
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