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Public School | Grades 3-5 | Whitman-Hanson

Indian Head Elementary School is located in Hanson, MA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Whitman-hanson School District. It is a public school that serves 454 students in grades 3-5.

Indian Head Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Indian Head Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Indian Head Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Indian Head Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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720 Indian Head St, Hanson, MA 02341

(781) 618-7065

Whitman-Hanson

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 454

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Indian Head Elementary School had 15% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

94%

Two or More Races

Black

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Whitman-Hanson District Spending

$10,670Per Pupil

The Whitman-Hanson spends $10,670 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Whitman-Hanson District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Indian Head Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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How is it Scored?

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Science

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