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Hanover Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 913 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 17, 2010

This is a good school with some great teachers who really care about the kids and encourage them to do their best. The teachers are available and are happy to discuss your child's progress or any other concerns you may have.


Posted September 19, 2006

Hanover Middle School is excellent. The teachers are experienced and well-qualified in their area of expertise. They really care about the quality of programming, the style of learning and progress of their students. My daughter loves the Middle school; she gets up early in the morning and she is excited about going class! She said that 'all of her teachers are smart, organized, friendly and caring and of course some are young.'
—Submitted by a parent


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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 67% in 2011.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
65%
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 68% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
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 73% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%
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 79% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
60%
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 Students85%
Female91%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students85%
Female92%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students82%
Female91%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female59%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female55%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
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 97% 70%
Black 2% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
Hispanic 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 4%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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45 Whiting St
Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: (781) 871-1122

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