Best Public Schools in Hanson, MA


Summary:

The city of Hanson, Massachusetts is home to two schools: Indian Head Elementary School and Hanson Middle School. These schools serve students from the Whitman-Hanson school district.

Indian Head Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. The school also spends more per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the middle school. In contrast, Hanson Middle School has a higher state-wide ranking, but its performance is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the district and state averages while others fall behind.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with relatively low percentages of minority students. While this lack of diversity may be an area for the district to consider addressing, the data analysis highlights the strengths and areas for improvement in the Hanson schools. Indian Head Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, while Hanson Middle School demonstrates more varied performance, suggesting the district may want to further investigate the factors contributing to these differences and explore ways to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.








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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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