Below Average
#2015 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hancock Place Middle
Middle School · Hancock Place · Lemay, MO
A middle school in Lemay, MO serving grades 6th – 8th.
243 W RIPA AVE, Lemay, MO 63125
- Math 26% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock Place Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hancock Place Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,683
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Home AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Margaret Buerkle MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Bayless Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Bernard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 595 | 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 Place
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Place Middle is listed in HANCOCK PLACE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Place Middle
Hancock Place Middle is a public middle school in Lemay, MO, part of Hancock Place, serving approximately 251 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,015 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Place Middle
What grades does Hancock Place Middle serve?
Hancock Place Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hancock Place Middle?
Hancock Place Middle has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Place Middle rank in MO?
Hancock Place Middle ranks #2,015 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hancock Place Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Place Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Hancock Place Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Place Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hancock Place Middle a charter school?
No, Hancock Place Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Place Middle a Title I school?
No, Hancock Place Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Place Middle?
100.0% of students at Hancock Place Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (314) 544-1300
- Area population (ZIP 63125)
- 32,701
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 63125; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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