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Cedar Elementary
Elementary School · Hanover · Hanover, MA
A Hanover elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
265 Cedar Street, Hanover, MA 02339
- Math 57% vs MA 50% (2019)
- Reading 61% vs MA 53% (2019)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2019 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 59% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 30 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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
$174,821
Median home value
$706,200
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,055 | Compare → |
| R Stewart EstenEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| The Ridge Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Grace Farrar ColeEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hanover
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Elementary is listed in Hanover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Elementary
Cedar Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanover, MA, part of Hanover, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,647 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Elementary
What grades does Cedar Elementary serve?
Cedar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Cedar Elementary?
Cedar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Elementary rank in MA?
Cedar Elementary ranks #1,647 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Cedar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Cedar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Cedar Elementary a charter school?
No, Cedar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cedar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (781) 878-7228
- Area population (ZIP 02339)
- 14,800
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02339; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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