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#320 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 31% in state

John Hancock Charter School

Elementary School · John Hancock Charter School · Pleasant Grove, UT

A charter elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

125 N 100 E, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,826
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at John Hancock Charter School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where John Hancock Charter 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–60.2 mi679Compare →
Grovecrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–60.7 mi695Compare →
Mount Mahogany SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–61.1 mi663Compare →
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–121.1 mi712Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

John Hancock Charter School

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

John Hancock Charter School is listed in John Hancock Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Hancock Charter School

John Hancock Charter School is a public elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of John Hancock Charter School, serving approximately 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about John Hancock Charter School

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

John Hancock Charter School (JHCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8, with campuses in Pleasant Grove and Eagle Mountain 1. Founded in 2002 and chartered by the Utah State Office of Education, the school utilizes a Core Knowledge curriculum alongside Saxon math and Spalding Language arts 2. JHCS has received several recognitions, including being named a Core Knowledge Visitation School and receiving the Krystal Key Award for teaching excellence 1. In 2022, the school was recognized as one of the top 10 “A” Level Charter Schools by the Utah State Charter School Board and received an “A” grade from the Utah State Board of Education 2. The school has also been honored as Utah Charter School of the Year 1. JHCS partners with Waterford Upstart to provide an early learning program for PreK students, offering tailored software and family coaching 1. The school emphasizes a whole-child approach, incorporating 1:1 technology, Makerspace projects, and STEM experiences 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.johnhancockcs.org
  2. web.archive.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Hancock Charter School

What grades does John Hancock Charter School serve?

John Hancock Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend John Hancock Charter School?

John Hancock Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hancock Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Hancock Charter School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Hancock Charter School rank in UT?

John Hancock Charter School ranks #320 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is John Hancock Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Hancock Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 John Hancock Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Hancock Charter School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John Hancock Charter School a charter school?

Yes, John Hancock Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is John Hancock Charter School a Title I school?

No, John Hancock Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Hancock Charter School?

30.2% of students at John Hancock Charter 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
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84062; 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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