Hancock Middle School

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

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:
57^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,567

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: 14.6

Number of students: 912

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

African American:

8.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hancock Middle School ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), African American (8.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Middle School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Hancock Middle School employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Middle School is $10,567.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Middle School 57^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Hancock Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hancock County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County School District 7^th 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
2008	76.52	47^th	244	80.7%
2009	80.99	37^th	247	85.0%
2010	84.38	26^th	255	89.8%
2011	83.97	26^th	264	90.2%
2012	90.04	18^th	270	93.3%
2013	82.72	37^th	269	86.2%
2014	82.33	29^th	264	89.0%
2015	52.40	114^th	266	57.1%
2016	59.02	101^st	260	61.2%
2017	58.39	108^th	272	60.3%
2018	59.69	100^th	252	60.3%
2019	79.63	45^th	264	83.0%
2021	82.46	39^th	257	84.8%
2022	64.66	94^th	257	63.4%
2023	73.90	58^th	243	76.1%
2024	75.42	57^th	264	78.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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

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	Total
2001	949	48	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	1015
2002	1035	40	9	8	4	n/a	n/a	1096
2003	1035	40	9	8	4	n/a	n/a	1096
2004	1033	31	6	12	3	n/a	n/a	1085
2005	1019	33	7	13	3	n/a	n/a	1075
2006	972	37	4	18	1	n/a	n/a	1032
2007	1006	32	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	1056
2008	1004	43	6	21	4	n/a	n/a	1078
2009	992	56	10	23	3	0	0	1084
2010	945	51	10	21	4	1	1	1033
2011	922	55	8	18	4	0	6	1013
2012	937	67	7	17	1	0	10	1039
2013	949	75	9	24	0	1	18	1076
2014	949	86	10	21	1	1	17	1085
2015	946	72	11	19	1	1	19	1069
2016	914	75	8	27	3	1	32	1060
2017	927	81	9	20	2	0	41	1080
2018	912	93	8	26	3	0	46	1088
2019	888	88	9	19	2	0	36	1042
2020	906	94	6	23	2	1	42	1074
2021	867	85	7	18	3	1	46	1027
2022	841	89	7	22	2	2	50	1013
2023	796	89	6	17	1	6	43	958
2024	760	81	5	17	2	6	41	912

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
2024	912	62.0	14.6	56.6

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
2024	912	62.0	14.6	56.6

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,879
2018	$7,393
2019	$7,654
2020	$8,455
2021	$8,881
2022	$10,567

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 58^th 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)	47.4	54.7	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	47.4	54.7	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)	61.9	50.4	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	61.9	50.4	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Middle School)	49.4	45.7	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	49.4	45.7	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)	61.4	59.6	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	61.4	59.6	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Middle School)	46.3	49.3	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County School District)	46.3	49.3	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Middle School)	48.4	52	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County School District)	48.4	52	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Hancock Middle School)	68.5	63.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Hancock County School District)	68.5	63.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1042	958	8.1%
African American	88	89	1.1%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	19	17	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	6
White	888	796	10.4%
Two or More Races	36	43	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	99.7%	35.3%

Schools Near Hancock Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	7070 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-1889	912	62	14.6	56.6%	760 (83.3%)	81 (8.9%)	17 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	41 (4.5%)	75.4	57^th of 264 public middle schools	78.4%		73.9	58^th of 243 public middle schools	76.1%	1			43.5	53.7	47.0			59.4	68.2	64.4		71.2	$10,567
Bay Waveland Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Pine St.	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 463-0315	374	31	12.0	100.0%	221 (59.1%)	97 (25.9%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (12.3%)	83.5	33^rd of 264 public middle schools	87.5%		73.7	60^th of 243 public middle schools	75.3%	27			55.1	45.9	55.3			64.4	73.4	71.2		77.3	$15,145
Pass Christian Middle	Public	6-8	280 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5220	391	35	11.1	64.5%	225 (57.5%)	111 (28.4%)	12 (3.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.2%)	81.2	40^th of 264 public middle schools	84.8%		79.7	44^th of 243 public middle schools	81.9%	4			46.3	51.3	58.6			57.3	62.3	78.6		79.4	$14,168
West Harrison Middle School	Public	7-8	21411 Landon Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-8808	604	41	14.6	71.5%	351 (58.1%)	176 (29.1%)	29 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	79.2	48^th of 264 public middle schools	81.8%		80.1	40^th of 243 public middle schools	83.5%	8				57.4	55.2				69.8	54.5		71.5	$9,509
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School	Public	4-6	19200 Pineville Rd	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 863-0478	658	45	14.6	62.0%	429 (65.2%)	102 (15.5%)	11 (1.7%)	26 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (13.5%)								(n/a)	61.8	62.6	54.1			64.7	73.6	73.4			82.7		$9,911
Long Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	446	27	16.5	58.5%	282 (63.2%)	76 (17.0%)	12 (2.7%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.1%)	92.9	10^th of 264 public middle schools	96.2%		94.7	5^th of 243 public middle schools	97.9%	5				63.3	67.6				75.9	77.7		82.8	$10,209
Picayune Junior High School	Public	7-8	702 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 798-5449	488	31	15.7	100.0%	277 (56.8%)	148 (30.3%)	25 (5.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	49.1	137^th of 264 public middle schools	48.1%		49.5	116^th of 243 public middle schools	52.3%	21				38.6	36.1				59.8	45.2		54.2	$10,420
Gulfport Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	593	48	12.4	99.5%	68 (11.5%)	463 (78.1%)	28 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.1%)	41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%		40.1	137^th of 243 public middle schools	43.6%	20			35.4	40.9	31.8			37.9	42.8	53.3		52.7	$12,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hancock Middle School?

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

What district is Hancock Middle School in?

Hancock County School District

What high school do graduates of Hancock Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Hancock Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 912 students attended Hancock Middle School.

Is Hancock Middle School a good school?

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

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