Excellent
#244 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 18% in state
Hanover Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Howard County Public Schools · Hanover, MD
A Howard County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7030 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD 21076
- Math 23% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover Hills Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hanover Hills 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,409
Median home value
$492,100
Median rent
$2,337/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Science PointCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 889 | Compare → |
| Ducketts Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Tarbiyah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Bushy Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 631 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #37 of 76
- District spending per student
- $19,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover Hills Elementary is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Hills Elementary
Hanover Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanover, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 844 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Hills Elementary
What grades does Hanover Hills Elementary serve?
Hanover Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hanover Hills Elementary?
Hanover Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Hills Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Hills Elementary rank in MD?
Hanover Hills Elementary ranks #244 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Hanover Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Hills Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Hanover Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Hanover Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hanover Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Hills Elementary?
42.7% of students at Hanover Hills Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (410) 313-8066
- Area population (ZIP 21076)
- 23,642
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 MCAP · 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 MCAP · 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)
- 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 21076; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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