Hancock Public School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Hancock Public School District, serving 350 students. Hancock Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Hancock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Hancock Public School District are Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Hancock Public School District |
| School District Website | http://hancock.k12.mn.us |
| School District Phone Number | (320) 392-5622 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 350 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 25 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Hancock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #14 out of 524 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 26 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 11% |
| # of White Students | 316 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 5 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 2 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 27 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 31 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 25 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 20 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 35 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 30 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 32 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 21 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 30 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 30 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 24 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 18 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 25 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,391 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $5 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $4 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,774 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,391 | $14,606 |
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Hancock Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hancock Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10%371 Hancock Ave10
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Grades: PK-6 | 202 students
- Hancock Secondary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%371 Hancock Ave10
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Grades: 7-12 | 148 students
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