Serving 875 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanover Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hanover Hills Elementary School's student population of 875 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
875 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Hanover Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Hills Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
43%
32%
White
11%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hanover Hills Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hanover Hills Elementary School?
875 students attend Hanover Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hanover Hills Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Hills Elementary School?
Hanover Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanover Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover Hills Elementary School part of?
Hanover Hills Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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