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#717 of 1,284 schools in KY

Hancock County Middle School

Middle School · Hancock County · Lewisport, KY

A middle school in Lewisport, KY where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 State Route 271 South, Lewisport, KY 42351

  • Math 39% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,011
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Hancock County Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hancock County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,563

Median home value

$171,200

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cannelton Elementary & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–123.4 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hancock County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hancock County Middle School is listed in Hancock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hancock County Middle School

Hancock County Middle School is a public middle school in Lewisport, KY, part of Hancock County, serving approximately 315 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hancock County Middle School

What grades does Hancock County Middle School serve?

Hancock County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hancock County Middle School?

Hancock County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hancock County Middle School rank in KY?

Hancock County Middle School ranks #717 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hancock County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hancock County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hancock County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock County Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hancock County Middle School a charter school?

No, Hancock County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hancock County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hancock County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock County Middle School?

53.7% of students at Hancock County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 42351)
4,580
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42351; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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