Hanover Community School Corp School District
School District · Cedar Lake, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#173 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,685
$1,677 vs Indiana median
District size
2,797 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Hanover Community School Corp ranks #173 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Hanover Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary School (8.2/10), Hanover Central Middle School (7.0/10), and Red Cedars Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hanover Community School Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hanover Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hanover Central Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Red Cedars Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Hanover Central High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Jane Ball Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hanover Community School Corp
Hanover Community School Corp is a Cedar Lake, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,797 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. District-level spending was $10,685 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Hanover Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hanover Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 61.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hanover Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hanover Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Hanover Community School Corp
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Cedar Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 2,797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 170
- District spending per student
- $10,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?
Hanover Community School Corp has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hanover Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Hanover Community School Corp is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hanover Community School Corp?
Hanover Community School Corp's district-level spending was $10,685 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hanover Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hanover Community School Corp is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hanover Community School Corp?
Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hanover Community School Corp with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hanover Community School Corp?
Across schools in Hanover Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hanover Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Hanover Community School Corp has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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