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Hancock K-5 Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 713 students

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4 stars

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Posted Monday, May 20, 2013

This school is great and my son love it there.I can't wait for my other child to go there in a couple of years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2011

I have a third grader at Hancock School & another who just entered West Middle School this past fall. This is a great safe school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

It is a great school! The best in the city!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2006

I really can not say enough about this school great teachers who really seem to care especially the the sped teachers. The only thing I wish they would change is the amount of time they give the children to eat. Something really should be done about this matter
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2005

We recently took our children out of a private school in another town and now they are at the Hancock School. We are extremely delighted with the Principal, the Vice Principal (she is wonderful) and the teaching staff. The office staff and other teachers are wonderful. From day one we were treated with great care and respect. Our children have never been happier and we are greatful for the wonderful education our children are receiving at the Hancock School. Although I too am concerned that the children have to play in the parking lot, it is more important to me to have the wonderful education and leadership that IS available at the Hancock School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2005

I have two children whom attend the Hancock School in which my oldest is now going to be attending Jr.High in the Fall. I feel that the family involvement,academic success and the leadership of the acting principal Mr. Bezreh has improved greatly. I have been very pleased but disturbed that someone who commented on the whereabouts of the funding is improperly being used. I am the Director of the Hancock in Bloom in which I have taken great strides in providing an opportunity for our students to engage in the fundamentals of Mathematics,Science and Literacy through a hands on learning experience in an outdoor garden classroom setting. We have had many articles displayed in the Brockton Enterprise showing our community in the area this educational environmental program. I am very offended by this comment.
—Submitted by Pamela, a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

Mr. Bezreh, the acting principal, is a great man. The principal before him was terrible and glad she is gone. The school is much better for her being gone. The school can certainly provide more help in each classroom for the students. There are 18-20 students in each classroom and 1 teacher just isn't enough. They need a play ground. At recess, they have the children play on the parking lot. That isn't safe at all. They have a pac which leaves a lot to the imagination. Half of the members don't have children who even go to the school. Why are they in the pac? They would rather use money to pay for a garden than purchase things needed for classrooms. Nice they care so much about the students. Time to get new members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2003

This school is so great. My son goes there and does so well. I think most parents should send their children there.
—Submitted by Marie Graham, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
31%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students50%
Female64%
Male38%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners55%

Math

All Students57%
Female59%
Male54%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students33%
Female41%
Male25%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners36%

Math

All Students28%
Female30%
Male25%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female66%
Male53%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners37%

Math

All Students42%
Female56%
Male30%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners21%

Science

All Students30%
Female28%
Male33%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners5%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 47% 70%
Black 37% 8%
Hispanic 8% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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125 Pearl St
Brockton, MA 02301
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Phone: (508) 580-7252

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