Hancock Middle School

Summary:

Hancock Middle School is a public middle school located in Kiln, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 958 students. The school is part of the Bay St Louis Waveland School District, which is ranked 7th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all higher than the state averages. This impressive achievement is particularly noteworthy given that Hancock Middle School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gulfport Central Middle School, Picayune Junior High School, and Long Beach Middle School, Hancock Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, particularly in MAAP test scores. This indicates that Hancock Middle School is a high-performing school within the region. However, the school's racial makeup is significantly different from the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of white students (83.09%), which may suggest unique challenges or opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of a more homogeneous student body.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7070 Stennis Airport Drive
       Kiln, MS  39556


(228) 467-1889

District: Hancock County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,393 Help


Students who attend Hancock Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hancock High School

Feeder schools for Hancock Middle School:

Elementary:    East Hancock Elementary School
    Hancock North Central Elementary
    South Hancock Elementary School
    West Hancock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  958

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
African American:
9.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Middle School ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), African American (9.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Middle School is $7,393.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Middle School 57th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Hancock Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hancock County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County School District 7th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hancock Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 76.52 47th 244 80.7%
2009 80.99 37th 247 85.0%
2010 84.38 26th 255 89.8%
2011 83.97 26th 264 90.2%
2012 90.04 18th 270 93.3%
2013 82.72 37th 269 86.2%
2014 82.33 29th 264 89.0%
2015 52.40 114th 266 57.1%
2016 59.02 101st 260 61.2%
2017 58.39 108th 272 60.3%
2018 59.69 100th 252 60.3%
2019 79.63 45th 264 83.0%
2021 82.46 39th 257 84.8%
2022 64.66 94th 257 63.4%
2023 73.90 58th 243 76.1%
2024 75.42 57th 264 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Hancock Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Open Quote This school is an inviting place to visit. The staff work hard to ensure a safe and orderly environment. The opportunity to learn is well structured and planned. Students are respectful and held to high standards. Kudos to the students, community, and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 20, 2009

Open Quote The classes are fine, but the good children are overlooked because of the bad ones. Too much time is placed on trying to keep kids in line instead of education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hancock Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 949 48 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
2002 1035 40 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1096
2003 1035 40 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1096
2004 1033 31 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1085
2005 1019 33 7 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1075
2006 972 37 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
2007 1006 32 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
2008 1004 43 6 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1078
2009 992 56 10 23 3 0 0 0 1084
2010 945 51 10 21 4 1 1 0 1033
2011 922 55 8 18 4 0 6 0 1013
2012 937 67 7 17 1 0 10 0 1039
2013 949 75 9 24 0 1 18 0 1076
2014 949 86 10 21 1 1 17 0 1085
2015 946 72 11 19 1 1 19 0 1069
2016 914 75 8 27 3 1 32 0 1060
2017 927 81 9 20 2 0 41 0 1080
2018 912 93 8 26 3 0 46 0 1088
2019 888 88 9 19 2 0 36 0 1042
2020 906 94 6 23 2 1 42 0 1074
2021 867 85 7 18 3 1 46 0 1027
2022 841 89 7 22 2 2 50 0 1013
2023 796 89 6 17 1 6 43 0 958

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1015 64.9 15.6 58.7
2002 1096 67.4 16.3 61.4
2003 1096 67.4 16.3 61.4
2004 1085 76.2 14.2 64.9
2005 1075 71.8 15.0 63
2006 1032 65.8 15.7 99.7
2007 1056 78.2 13.5 75.4
2008 1078 80.6 13.4 67
2009 1084 66.6 16.3 62.4
2010 1033 64.6 15.9 66.9
2011 1013 62.0 16.3 67
2012 1039 63.5 16.3 66
2013 1076 64.7 16.6 69.3
2014 1085 63.1 17.1 71.5
2015 1069 61.0 17.5 64
2016 1060 66.0 16.0 69
2017 1080 64.6 16.6 66.2
2018 1088 63.6 17.0 67.2
2019 1042 67.2 15.4 64.4
2020 1074 71.0 15.1 67.2
2021 1027 68.9 14.8 99.7
2022 1013 69.1 14.6 99.7
2023 958 65.0 14.7 99.7

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1015 64.9 15.6 58.7
2002 1096 67.4 16.3 61.4
2003 1096 67.4 16.3 61.4
2004 1085 76.2 14.2 64.9
2005 1075 71.8 15.0 63
2006 1032 65.8 15.7 99.7
2007 1056 78.2 13.5 75.4
2008 1078 80.6 13.4 67
2009 1084 66.6 16.3 62.4
2010 1033 64.6 15.9 66.9
2011 1013 62.0 16.3 67
2012 1039 63.5 16.3 66
2013 1076 64.7 16.6 69.3
2014 1085 63.1 17.1 71.5
2015 1069 61.0 17.5 64
2016 1060 66.0 16.0 69
2017 1080 64.6 16.6 66.2
2018 1088 63.6 17.0 67.2
2019 1042 67.2 15.4 64.4
2020 1074 71.0 15.1 67.2
2021 1027 68.9 14.8 99.7
2022 1013 69.1 14.6 99.7
2023 958 65.0 14.7 99.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $502 (6.8%) $6,891 (93.2%) $7,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 243 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Middle School)47.454.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)47.454.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)61.950.4
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)61.950.4
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Middle School)49.445.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)49.445.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)61.459.6
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)61.459.6
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Middle School)46.349.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)46.349.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)48.452
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)48.452
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Hancock Middle School)68.563.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Hancock County School District)68.563.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1042958
 8.1%
African American8889
 1.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic1917
 10.5%
Pacific Islander06
White888796
 10.4%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.4%99.7%
 35.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Middle School

Students who attend Hancock Middle School usually go on to attend Hancock High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 958 students attended Hancock Middle School.

Students at Hancock Middle School are 83% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Hancock Middle School ranks 57th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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