Hanscom Primary (Closed 2023)

6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hanscom Primary 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#1078 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
42%
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.58
(22-23)
9.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanscom Primary's ranking?
Hanscom Primary is ranked #1078 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hanscom Primary?
239 students attend Hanscom Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hanscom Primary students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanscom Primary?
Hanscom Primary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hanscom Primary offer ?
Hanscom Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanscom Primary part of?
Hanscom Primary is part of Lincoln School District.

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