Top Rankings
Hanover Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,734 students in Hanover Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Hanover Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,734 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hanover Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
459 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
132 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
2,002 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
73%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
201
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,942 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,289
$13,148
Spending / Student
$10,942
$12,780
Best Hanover Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12245 W 109th Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Grades: K-2
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Hanover Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10120 W 133rd St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Ball Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13313 Parrish St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Cedars Elementary School
Magnet School
10631 W. 141 St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,734 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District is ranked #48 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Community School Corp School District?
73% of Hanover Community School Corp School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Community School Corp School District?
Hanover Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Hanover Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,942 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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