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Hancock Elementary

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Hancock Elementary ranks 434 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

434^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Hancock Elementary is a small, rural school in Hancock, MD, serving 193 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, with over 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and it is part of the Washington County Public Schools district.

Hancock Elementary stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade math performance, with 53.8% of students proficient in math—significantly higher than the district average of 41.6% and nearby schools like Flintstone Elementary (36.6%) and Clear Spring Elementary (37.9%). The school invests heavily in its students, spending $19,762 per student—more than Clear Spring ($14,992) and Flintstone ($18,800)—and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, compared to 17:1 at Clear Spring and 15.9:1 at Flintstone. However, this investment does not consistently translate to top-tier test scores across all grades, as math proficiency drops sharply after 3rd grade, to 17.2% in 4th grade and 20% in 5th grade. The school also shows a strength in English Language Arts (ELA) relative to math, though its overall ELA proficiency (47.8%) lags behind the district (55%) and state (51.7%).

A key challenge is chronic absenteeism, which improved dramatically from a staggering 46.8% in 2021-2022 to 24.4% in 2024-2025, though it remains higher than Clear Spring (20.1%) and Flintstone (19.7%). This recovery reflects strong efforts to re-engage students post-pandemic. Overall, Hancock Elementary is a well-funded, small-class-size school with a standout 3rd-grade math program, but it faces the challenge of replicating that success in upper grades and addressing persistent absenteeism to close the performance gap with its neighbors.

193

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,762

Per pupil spending ?

65.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

290 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750-1338

(301) 766-8178

District: Washington County Public Schools

Students who attend Hancock Elementary usually attend:

High:

Hancock Middle Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg41%

Maryland avg39%

434^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Washington County Public Schools

10^th of 25Washington County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	434 of 864	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.3	473 of 865	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	454 of 859	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.0	379 of 855	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	345 of 862	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	289 of 802	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	341 of 853	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	395 of 857	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.1	499 of 847	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	56.3	338 of 845	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.4	410 of 859	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.0	471 of 867	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.0	561 of 847	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.6	462 of 857	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.8	224 of 853	73.7%	★★★★☆
2010	80.7	125 of 855	85.4%	★★★★☆
2009	69.5	282 of 850	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.9	165 of 838	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	30.4	615 of 818	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.0	623 of 804	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	39.1	545 of 805	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	43.2	529 of 803	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.4	429 of 796	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.8	341 of 788	56.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	29.6	350 of 528	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)57th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2021)46th percentile-18 vs school

White (2021)34th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%-4 vs state

Mathematics29%~ state avg

Science29%-4 vs state

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	290 W Main St	Hancock	21750	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8178	193	16	11.9	65.3%	176 (91.2%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	47	434^th of 864 public elementary schools	49.8%		42.3	473^rd of 865 public elementary schools	45.3%	39	53.8	17.2	20.0	28.9	53.8	48.3	42.9	47.8	28.6	$19,762	$1,169	$18,593
Clear Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12627 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8074	398	23	17.0	46.5%	358 (89.9%)	8 (2.0%)	24 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	66.2	283^rd of 864 public elementary schools	67.2%		65.3	290^th of 865 public elementary schools	66.5%	7	37.9	51.7	31.8	41.3	55.2	63.8	50.0	56.9	43.2	$14,992	$1,015	$13,977
Flintstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22000 National Pike Ne	Flintstone	21530	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 478-2434	223	14	15.9	57.0%	212 (95.1%)	4 (1.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	61.4	310^th of 864 public elementary schools	64.1%		58.6	349^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.7%	39	36.6	41.2	30.0	36.2	66.7	50.0	53.3	57.5	36.7	$18,800	$1,704	$17,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Elementary

What schools do graduates of Hancock Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hancock Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hancock Middle Senior High

Is Hancock Elementary a good school?

Hancock Elementary ranks 434^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hancock Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

How many students attend Hancock Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Hancock Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hancock Elementary?

Students at Hancock Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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