Excellent
#14 of 542 schools in ME
Top 2% in state
Hanson School
Elementary School · Rsu 60/msad 60 · Lebanon, ME
A Rsu 60/msad 60 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
53 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, ME 04027
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanson School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hanson 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low105/100K
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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
$97,257
Median home value
$310,000
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| North Berwick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
| Vivian E Hussey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–3 | Not available | 358 | 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.
Rsu 60/msad 60
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanson School is listed in RSU 60/MSAD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanson School
Hanson School is a public elementary school in Lebanon, ME, part of Rsu 60/msad 60, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanson School
What grades does Hanson School serve?
Hanson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Hanson School?
Hanson School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanson School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanson School rank in ME?
Hanson School ranks #14 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hanson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Hanson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanson School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Hanson School a charter school?
No, Hanson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanson School a Title I school?
No, Hanson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanson School?
34.6% of students at Hanson 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (207) 457-1299
- Area population (ZIP 04027)
- 6,569
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 04027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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