Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, John Hanson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
John Hanson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hanson Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Hanson Middle School?
761 students attend John Hanson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Hanson Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hanson Middle School?
John Hanson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Hanson Middle School offer ?
John Hanson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hanson Middle School part of?
Clearly from the post from this other student, they couldn't even teach them to spell. THERE***
The teachers are wonderful but a lot of the children that attend this school have no respect. Unless you want you children to be surrounded by other children that will bring them down I suggest moving. Its a reflection of the parents, while there are good you have a lot of bad.
- Posted by Parent - kjlkj
212/6/2014
Unfortunately it seems most of the administration has given up and let the rowdy children who constantly disrupt class go ahead and do what they want. I feel genuinely sorry for any of the children there who want to learn because the majority of the students here have absolutely no respect for anyone. The lack of respect shown by these children is also a sad reflection on their families (parents, we HAVE to teach our children to be better than this!!) and I wish they would realize how they are making themselves look. Brushing off education to be one of the "cool kids" is not going to do them any favors in life.
- Posted by Parent - storm
59/26/2007
Well, i defintaly would recomend this school, i went their! I thought it taught me alot and the teachers are always willing to help. I didn't think the school was to strict on policies but when i got to high school, John Hanson really was pretty relaxed. I took chorus all three years and we took a lot of feild trips they were always fun. They do give awards but you do have to earn them. John Hanson isn't the most high tech school but my sister goes their now and it keeps improving. So if you want a good school with very willing teachers that teach the old fashion way with textbooks and with computers, this is your school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lpoor
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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