Top Rankings
Hanover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,579 students in Hanover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hanover School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,579 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hanover School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
24%
# Black Students
35 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,385 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
93%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
179
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,967 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,021
$23,913
Spending / Student
$17,967
$24,672
Best Hanover School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Grades: 2-4
| 641 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hanover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Grades: PK-1
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover School District?
Hanover School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,579 students.
What is the rank of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District is ranked #97 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover School District?
93% of Hanover School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hanover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,967 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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