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Hancock School District

Public school districtGrades PK–6

Serves Hancock.

Students
48
Schools
1
Spent per student
$23,655
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
8:1
The gist

What stands out about Hancock School District

  • Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
  • Spends 11% less per student than the MA average
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 15.8% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Bantam.

PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency30%
State average 36% · small group: the state reports 21–39%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 48.5% · small group: the state reports 21–39%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$23,655 per student · 11% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 43%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 36%State 60%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
57’20
57’21
59’22
58’23
48’24

Down 15.8% since 2020.

Students
White 88%Hispanic 8%Black 2%Two or more races 2%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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