Very Good
#531 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Hancock Middlehigh School
High School · Hancock Public Schools · Hancock, MI
A high school in Hancock, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 CAMPUS DR, Hancock, MI 49930
- Math 31% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hancock Middlehigh School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hancock Middlehigh 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hancock), 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
$67,946
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Houghton Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 314 | 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
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Middlehigh School is listed in Hancock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Middlehigh School
Hancock Middlehigh School is a public high school in Hancock, MI, part of Hancock Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Middlehigh School
What grades does Hancock Middlehigh School serve?
Hancock Middlehigh School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hancock Middlehigh School?
Hancock Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middlehigh School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Middlehigh School rank in MI?
Hancock Middlehigh School ranks #531 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hancock Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Middlehigh School 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 Hancock Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Middlehigh School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hancock Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, Hancock Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, Hancock Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Middlehigh School?
47.8% of students at Hancock Middlehigh 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (906) 483-2540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49930)
- 7,199
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 · 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 49930; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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