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Norwell Middle School vs. Hanover Middle School

Should you attend Norwell Middle School or Hanover Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norwell Middle School
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hanover Middle School
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Norwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Norwell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 800 students in grades 5-8, Hanover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
500 students
800 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norwell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norwell Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanover Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norwell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanover Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwell School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hanover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#227 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#496 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norwell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanover Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
53%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norwell Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hanover Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
210
Grade 6 Students
166
187
Grade 7 Students
168
212
Grade 8 Students
166
191

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norwell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hanover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hanover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norwell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hanover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norwell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hanover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norwell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hanover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norwell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwell School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanover Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hanover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norwell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norwell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norwell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwell School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanover Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hanover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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