South Hancock Elementary School
South Hancock Elementary School serves 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Hancock Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Hancock Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
South Hancock Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 595 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Hancock Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Hancock Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #470 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 18% | 48% |
| White | 75% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hancock County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Hancock Elementary School is Bay High School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bay Waveland Middle School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waveland Elementary School (4.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waveland Waveland Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 423 students
4.7 miles
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630 4.7 K-2 423 - Bay Saint Louis Bay High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 543 students10
7.0 miles
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611 7 9-12 543 - Bay Saint Louis Bay Waveland Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 439 students10
7.1 miles
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315 7.1 6-8 439 - Kiln Hancock High School Math: 49% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,342 student10
7.4 miles
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251 7.4 9-12 1,342 - Kiln Hancock Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,088 student10
7.4 miles
7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889 7.4 6-8 1,088
School Reviews
| 5 I love my school and I've been here since 2015 and I really think there should be a student council. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Dominick |
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