Very Good
#417 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 23% in state
Hanover Middle
Middle School · Hanover · Hanover, MA
A middle school in Hanover, MA serving grades 5th – 8th.
45 Whiting Street, Hanover, MA 02339
- Math 57% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover Middle score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hanover Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,055 | Compare → |
| John W Rogers MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Hingham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Norwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 500 | 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.
Hanover
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Hanover Middle is listed in Hanover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Middle
Hanover Middle is a public middle school in Hanover, MA, part of Hanover, serving approximately 800 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Middle
What grades does Hanover Middle serve?
Hanover Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hanover Middle?
Hanover Middle has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Middle rank in MA?
Hanover Middle ranks #417 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hanover Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hanover Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hanover Middle a charter school?
No, Hanover Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Middle a Title I school?
No, Hanover Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (781) 871-1122
- 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 · 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 02339; 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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