Hancock Grammar School

Summary:

Hancock Grammar School is a public elementary school serving 174 students in grades K-8 in Hancock, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with lower socioeconomic status.

Hancock Grammar School's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is below the state average, with only 56.88% proficiency in English Language Arts, 37.27% in Mathematics, and 28.21% in Science. The school's ranking among Maine elementary schools has dropped from 154 in 2016-2017 to 246 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby Conners-Emerson School in Bar Harbor is ranked 3rd out of 290 Maine elementary schools and has significantly higher academic achievement.

Another significant concern at Hancock Grammar School is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 30.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.13% in 2022-2023, suggesting a student population with lower socioeconomic status, which can be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. While Hancock Grammar School has some strengths, such as a low student-teacher ratio, addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 33 Cemetery Road
       Hancock, ME  04640


(207) 422-6231

District: Hancock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,529 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
5.2%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Grammar School ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Grammar School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Hancock Grammar School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Grammar School is $24,529.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock Grammar School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hancock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Public Schools 164th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock Grammar School

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Rank History for all students at Hancock Grammar School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 40.72 160th 255 37.3%
2017 41.12 154th 256 39.8%
2018 36.49 180th 254 29.1%
2019 20.75 225th 258 12.8%
2021 23.56 169th 228 25.9%
2022 27.79 154th 210 26.7%
2023 24.32 246th 290 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hancock Grammar School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.09 150th 153 2.0%
2021 31.48 54th 90 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hancock Grammar School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.60 145th 153 5.2%
2021 40.76 54th 90 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hancock Grammar School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.42 22nd 31 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hancock Grammar School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 196 0 0 2 2 0 11 0 211
2016 186 0 0 2 2 0 13 0 203
2017 199 1 0 2 2 0 8 0 212
2018 208 1 1 0 0 0 11 0 221
2019 206 5 1 3 1 0 12 0 228
2020 192 2 1 2 1 0 7 0 205
2021 183 2 0 2 1 0 13 0 201
2022 194 2 0 2 1 1 15 0 215
2023 160 3 0 1 0 1 9 0 174

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hancock Grammar School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 211 n/a n/a 47.4
2016 203 22.0 9.2 50.7
2017 212 20.5 10.3 49.5
2018 221 20.5 10.7 52.5
2019 228 20.5 11.1 56.6
2020 205 18.5 11.0 48.3
2021 201 20.5 9.8 47.8
2022 215 21.5 10.0 37.7
2023 174 22.0 7.9 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hancock Grammar School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 211 n/a n/a 47.4
2016 203 22.0 9.2 50.7
2017 212 20.5 10.3 49.5
2018 221 20.5 10.7 52.5
2019 228 20.5 11.1 56.6
2020 205 18.5 11.0 48.3
2021 201 20.5 9.8 47.8
2022 215 21.5 10.0 37.7
2023 174 22.0 7.9 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock Grammar School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,100
2019 $13,785
2020 $16,024
2021 $19,066
2022 $19,567
2023 $24,529

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Grammar School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 290 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Hancock Grammar School)47.279.4
 32.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hancock Public Schools)44.979
 34%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228174
 23.7%
African American53
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White206160
 22.3%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%47.1%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Grammar School

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Hancock Grammar School.

Students at Hancock Grammar School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Hancock Grammar School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Maine elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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