Hancock Sec.

Summary:

Hancock Sec. is a public high school located in Hancock, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. This high-performing school is part of the Morris Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock Sec. consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking as high as 6th out of 480 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the MCA-III assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hancock Sec. had 62.96% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading for all grades, compared to the state average of 49.85%. Additionally, Hancock Sec. has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.8% to 100% over the past five years, and has consistently reported a 0% dropout rate during the same period.

While Hancock Sec. has a predominantly white student population, with over 89% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperforms the nearby Chokio-Alberta Secondary and Benson Secondary schools in academic metrics such as MCA-III proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school may need to focus on improving outcomes for its special education and low-income student subgroups to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 371 Hancock Ave
       Hancock, MN  56244-9773


(320) 392-5622

District: Hancock Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,810 Help


Feeder schools for Hancock Sec.:

Elementary:    Hancock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Compare Details Hancock Sec. ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hancock Sec. ranks better than 98.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hancock Sec. who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Sec. is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Sec. is $12,810.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hancock Sec.:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Sec. 46th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hancock Sec. in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Sec. 6th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Hancock Sec. in the ranking list.)

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Hancock Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Public School District 10th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock Sec.

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.83 154th 387 60.2%
2005 62.07 185th 396 53.3%
2006 45.27 273rd 406 32.8%
2007 69.46 113th 403 72.0%
2008 69.06 118th 409 71.1%
2010 32.15 366th 454 19.4%
2011 28.06 393rd 478 17.8%
2012 66.31 158th 469 66.3%
2013 50.02 262nd 488 46.3%
2014 44.98 291st 490 40.6%
2015 41.89 320th 516 38.0%
2016 54.52 238th 508 53.1%
2017 50.11 282nd 523 46.1%
2018 83.96 45th 518 91.3%
2019 70.33 137th 533 74.3%
2021 75.99 98th 521 81.2%
2022 82.58 51st 520 90.2%
2023 75.59 97th 529 81.7%
2024 85.87 46th 545 91.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.89 6th 288 97.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.55 3rd 404 99.3%
2023 79.68 45th 459 90.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 163rd 436 62.6%
2021 77.06 65th 443 85.3%
2022 75.24 77th 467 83.5%
2023 69.84 108th 455 76.3%
2024 74.25 91st 474 80.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.14 13th 438 97.0%
2019 90.37 22nd 454 95.2%
2021 70.62 106th 437 75.7%
2022 84.13 43rd 476 91.0%
2023 78.72 68th 464 85.3%
2024 82.99 50th 479 89.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.91 45th 428 89.5%
2019 61.89 152nd 428 64.5%
2021 66.83 112th 422 73.5%
2022 79.66 43rd 438 90.2%
2023 63.86 133rd 436 69.5%
2024 71.87 84th 440 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hancock Sec.

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Rank History for all high school students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.31 12th 433 97.2%
2005 89.10 2nd 452 99.6%
2006 73.83 125th 450 72.2%
2007 68.09 167th 463 63.9%
2008 65.89 197th 460 57.2%
2010 80.68 49th 540 90.9%
2011 72.24 139th 545 74.5%
2012 78.89 68th 539 87.4%
2013 49.01 328th 534 38.6%
2014 61.36 217th 483 55.1%
2015 84.42 42nd 504 91.7%
2016 76.97 97th 489 80.2%
2017 84.27 48th 489 90.2%
2018 87.01 33rd 494 93.3%
2019 72.72 130th 492 73.6%
2021 78.14 69th 428 83.9%
2022 73.43 111th 472 76.5%
2023 62.14 179th 476 62.4%
2024 96.29 6th 480 98.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.26 24th 220 89.1%
2023 37.70 148th 216 31.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.52 218th 393 44.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.82 199th 401 50.4%
2021 37.50 246th 339 27.4%
2022 41.29 257th 388 33.8%
2023 62.77 138th 396 65.2%
2024 92.47 13th 403 96.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.05 16th 398 96.0%
2019 80.46 52nd 411 87.3%
2021 86.31 24th 351 93.2%
2022 88.20 24th 403 94.0%
2023 55.85 181st 398 54.5%
2024 95.53 7th 405 98.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hancock Sec.

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.93 51st 414 87.7%
2019 61.01 171st 412 58.5%
2021 67.19 109th 364 70.1%
2022 63.31 142nd 401 64.6%
2023 55.89 176th 398 55.8%
2024 93.40 15th 402 96.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hancock Sec.

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1989 138 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1990 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1991 146 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 150 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1993 152 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1994 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 143 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 143 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 133 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 140 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 132 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 131 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 128 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2002 126 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 126 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 112 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2005 126 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 116 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 126 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 126 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2009 108 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 114
2010 106 0 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2011 106 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 111
2012 117 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 127
2013 112 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 120
2014 111 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 119
2015 114 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 122
2016 129 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 138
2017 135 0 3 8 0 0 2 0 148
2018 135 0 2 7 1 0 3 0 148
2019 146 1 0 12 1 0 3 0 163
2020 155 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 173
2021 175 1 0 11 0 0 4 0 191
2022 177 1 0 15 0 0 4 0 197
2023 184 1 0 15 0 0 6 0 206

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sec.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 140 7.6 18.4 11.4
1989 140 7.6 18.4 10.7
1990 142 8.4 16.9 14.1
1991 148 6.9 21.4 10.8
1992 154 5.7 27.0 16.2
1993 156 6.3 24.8 10.9
1994 164 8.3 19.8 12.8
1995 149 7.8 19.1 16.1
1996 149 7.8 19.1 16.1
1997 137 10.7 12.8 13.9
1998 144 n/a 0.0 16
1999 136 11.9 11.4 13.2
2000 133 9.4 14.1 18
2001 131 9.9 13.2 16.8
2002 127 11.1 11.4 18.1
2003 127 11.1 11.4 18.1
2004 113 10.1 11.2 23.9
2005 127 9.0 14.1 26.8
2006 118 8.9 13.3 33.1
2007 130 9.1 14.3 33.1
2008 130 9.4 13.8 31.5
2009 114 9.4 12.1 31.6
2010 114 8.9 12.6 32.5
2011 111 8.6 12.8 35.1
2012 127 8.5 14.9 34.6
2013 120 9.5 12.5 28.3
2014 119 8.9 13.2 31.1
2015 122 10.0 12.2 12.3
2016 138 11.0 12.5 13
2017 148 10.0 14.6 28.4
2018 148 8.5 17.3 22.3
2019 163 4.8 33.4 27
2020 173 19.0 9.0 27.2
2021 191 10.8 17.6 24.1
2022 197 14.3 13.6 16.2
2023 206 13.6 15.1 27.7

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 Sec.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 140 7.6 18.4 11.4
1989 140 7.6 18.4 10.7
1990 142 8.4 16.9 14.1
1991 148 6.9 21.4 10.8
1992 154 5.7 27.0 16.2
1993 156 6.3 24.8 10.9
1994 164 8.3 19.8 12.8
1995 149 7.8 19.1 16.1
1996 149 7.8 19.1 16.1
1997 137 10.7 12.8 13.9
1998 144 n/a 0.0 16
1999 136 11.9 11.4 13.2
2000 133 9.4 14.1 18
2001 131 9.9 13.2 16.8
2002 127 11.1 11.4 18.1
2003 127 11.1 11.4 18.1
2004 113 10.1 11.2 23.9
2005 127 9.0 14.1 26.8
2006 118 8.9 13.3 33.1
2007 130 9.1 14.3 33.1
2008 130 9.4 13.8 31.5
2009 114 9.4 12.1 31.6
2010 114 8.9 12.6 32.5
2011 111 8.6 12.8 35.1
2012 127 8.5 14.9 34.6
2013 120 9.5 12.5 28.3
2014 119 8.9 13.2 31.1
2015 122 10.0 12.2 12.3
2016 138 11.0 12.5 13
2017 148 10.0 14.6 28.4
2018 148 8.5 17.3 22.3
2019 163 4.8 33.4 27
2020 173 19.0 9.0 27.2
2021 191 10.8 17.6 24.1
2022 197 14.3 13.6 16.2
2023 206 13.6 15.1 27.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock Sec.

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,810

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Sec.

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 97th of 529 Middle schools
 7.4%
Ranks 130th of 492 High schoolsRanks 179th of 476 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Hancock Sec.)5060.5
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Hancock Public School District)5060.5
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hancock Sec.)55.950
 5.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Hancock Public School District)55.950
 5.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hancock Sec.)65.275
 9.8%
   8th Grade Math (Hancock Public School District)65.275
 9.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hancock Sec.)65.225
 40.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Hancock Public School District)65.225
 40.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hancock Sec.)56.546.4
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Hancock Public School District)56.546.4
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hancock Sec.)72.427.3
 45.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Hancock Public School District)72.427.3
 45.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Hancock Sec.)41.754.1
 12.4%
   11th Grade Math (Hancock Public School District)41.754.1
 12.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Hancock Sec.)56.748.5
 8.2%
   End of Course Science (Hancock Public School District)56.748.5
 8.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163206
 26.4%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White146184
 26%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%27.7%
 0.7%


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Hancock Sec. is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hancock Elementary

Students at Hancock Sec. are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Hancock Sec..

Yes! Hancock Sec. is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 480 Minnesota high schools.


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