Very Good
#108 of 542 schools in ME
Top 20% in state
Hancock Grammar School
Elementary School · Hancock Public Schools · Hancock, ME
An elementary school in Hancock, ME where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 Cemetery Road, Hancock, ME 04640
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock Grammar School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hancock Grammar 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,504
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Grammar School is listed in Hancock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Grammar School
Hancock Grammar School is a public elementary school in Hancock, ME, part of Hancock Public Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Grammar School
What grades does Hancock Grammar School serve?
Hancock Grammar School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hancock Grammar School?
Hancock Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Grammar School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Grammar School rank in ME?
Hancock Grammar School ranks #108 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hancock Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Grammar School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Grammar School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Hancock Grammar School a charter school?
No, Hancock Grammar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Grammar School a Title I school?
No, Hancock Grammar School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Grammar School?
45.0% of students at Hancock Grammar 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (207) 422-6231
- Area population (ZIP 04640)
- 2,451
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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)
- 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 04640; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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