Hancock Public School District

371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244-9773
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hancock Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 446 students in Hancock Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hancock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
446 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Hancock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#22 out of 527 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hancock Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hancock Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
381 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
4
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
31
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,078 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hancock Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hancock Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,991
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hancock Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,078
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hancock Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hancock Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 446 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District is ranked #22 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock Public School District?
85% of Hancock Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Hancock Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,078 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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