Serving 165 students in grades 6-9, Hancock Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
18%
White
(15-16)97%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Hancock Middle School?
165 students attend Hancock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hancock Middle School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Middle School?
Hancock Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hancock Middle School offer ?
Hancock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Hancock Middle School part of?
Hancock Middle School is part of Hancock Public Schools School District.
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