Enrollment
826
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, MA
Hanover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250579002548
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 826
- students enrolled
Hanover Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA.
School address
District: Hanover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250579002548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanover Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanover Middle
Hanover Middle is a large elementary school in Hanover, Massachusetts, enrolling 826 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hanover spends $17,819 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Elementary (582 students): Hanover Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
Hanover also operates Hanover High (663 students) and Center Elementary (582 students) alongside Hanover Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanover Middle compares
Hanover Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Hanover Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover, which includes Hanover Middle.
$17,819
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 29.2%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hanover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanover Middle
How many students attend Hanover Middle?
Hanover Middle has 826 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Middle is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Hanover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Middle?
Hanover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanover Middle rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hanover on the city page.
Is Hanover Middle a good school?
Hanover Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hanover?
Besides Hanover Middle, Hanover also operates Hanover High (663 students), Center Elementary (582 students), and Cedar Elementary (479 students). See the Hanover district page for the complete list.
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