Summary:
The city of Hancock, New York is home to two schools: Hancock Junior-Senior High School and Hancock Elementary School, both part of the Hancock Central School District. While the high school has a relatively high graduation rate and strong performance in some subject areas, the elementary school lags behind in overall academic achievement.
Hancock Junior-Senior High School serves grades 5-12 and has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 555 and 649 over the past 3 years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 4.9%. Test scores are mixed, with the school performing above the state average in some Regents exams, such as Chemistry, English Language Arts, and U.S. History, but significantly below in Math assessments.
In contrast, Hancock Elementary School serves grades PK-4 and has a lower statewide ranking, ranging from 1,055 to 1,867 over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The elementary school's test scores are generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Math assessments. Additionally, the school has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 54.17%, compared to 39.25% at the high school, which may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance.
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