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#1526 of 1,793 schools in MA

Hancock Elementary

Elementary School · Hancock · Hancock, MA

An elementary school in Hancock, MA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3080 Hancock Road PO Box 1039, Hancock, MA 01237

  • Math 53% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$20,424
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Hancock Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2022, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2023
Math
13%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hancock Elementary 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$84,419

Median home value

$278,100

Median rent

$1,153/mo

College educated

43.3%

Homeownership

96%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hancock

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hancock Elementary

Hancock Elementary is a public elementary school in Hancock, MA, part of Hancock, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hancock Elementary

What grades does Hancock Elementary serve?

Hancock Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hancock Elementary?

Hancock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Elementary is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hancock Elementary rank in MA?

Hancock Elementary ranks #1,526 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hancock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hancock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hancock Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hancock Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hancock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 01237)
2,269
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
53.1
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 01237; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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