Lt Peter M Hansen serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lt Peter M Hansen placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lt Peter M Hansen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lt Peter M Hansen's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lt Peter M Hansen is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lt Peter M Hansen is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
11%
10%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lt Peter M Hansen's ranking?
Lt Peter M Hansen is ranked #442 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lt Peter M Hansen often compared to?
Lt Peter M Hansenis often viewed alongside schools like Dean S Luce, John F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Lt Peter M Hansen?
495 students attend Lt Peter M Hansen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lt Peter M Hansen students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lt Peter M Hansen?
Lt Peter M Hansen has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lt Peter M Hansen offer ?
Lt Peter M Hansen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lt Peter M Hansen part of?
Lt Peter M Hansen is part of Canton School District.
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