Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Hancock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hancock is ranked #1567 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hancock often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hancock?
666 students attend Hancock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hancock students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock?
Hancock has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hancock offer ?
Hancock offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
This school is TERRIBLE. Some teachers think it is alright to physically TOUCH students. They take every occasion possible to humiliate you. They keep tabs on kids, whether they are good or bad, etc. They send these files to the teachers for next year. They are two-faced and terrible. Do not send your child to this school, save them a lifetime of regret that they weren't able to do anything.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - .
13/31/2021
My experience with this school was horrible, they do not know how to teach or run a school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - !
54/16/2018
Considering there are 30 children in my child`s classroom, Hancock is a great school. The Principal, Mr. Shaw, is hands on and very approachable. We are moving out of town and hope the new school is as exceptional as Hancock.
- Posted by Parent - 3rd grade parent
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
