Summary:
The Hancock County School District in Mississippi is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole performs well above the state average, ranking 14th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and earning a 4-star rating.
Among the elementary schools, East Hancock Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years and earning a 5-star rating. East Hancock's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, South Hancock Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools and scoring below the district and state averages on most assessments.
The data also reveals that all 4 elementary schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is an inverse relationship between free/reduced lunch rates and test scores, with East Hancock (lower free/reduced lunch) outperforming South Hancock (higher free/reduced lunch) on assessments. The relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools, ranging from 11.6 to 12.4 students per teacher, suggest class sizes are manageable, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning.
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