Summary:
Center Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hanover, Massachusetts, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 641 students. The school is part of the Hanover school district, which is ranked 59 out of 356 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Center Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. In 2022-2023, 62.94% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 42.29%, and 60.84% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.6%. The school also performs exceptionally well for its subgroups, particularly for students of low socioeconomic status and special education students, ranking 90th and 141st out of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively. However, Center Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 92.67% of students identifying as white, which is notably different from some nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary School in Rockland, which has a more diverse student body.
Despite its lower spending per student ($13,615 in 2020-2021) compared to some nearby schools, such as Memorial Park ($18,265) and Jefferson Elementary ($19,902), Center Elementary consistently outperforms these schools in MCAS assessments, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective educational practices. The school's strong performance, coupled with its potential for increased diversity, presents an opportunity for further growth and improvement, as it continues to prioritize equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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Detail:
Public 2-4
District:
Hanover
SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 926 Massachusetts Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,615
Students who attend Center Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7
Number of students: 641
Racial breakdown:
White:
92.7%
Asian:
2.3%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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African American:
1.4%
Two or more races:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.1%
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