Hanover Middle

www.hanoverschools.org

801 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hanover Middle School, located at 45 Whiting Street in Hanover, Massachusetts, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Hanover Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. By balancing core academic instruction with elective opportunities, the school strives to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the broader Hanover school community, the middle school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, student well-being, and digital literacy. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to cultivate a culture of respect and responsibility, utilizing both traditional classroom instruction and modern technological tools to enhance the learning experience. For parents and community members, the school provides extensive resources, calendars, and policy information through the district’s website, ensuring clear communication and partnership between home and school.

801

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	745
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	9

White
745 (93.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.1 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)
Black
8 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover
Phone:	(781)871-1122
Website:	http://www.hanoverschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 184

Grade 6 216

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 211