A Top 19%

Center Elementary School

Grades 02-04 HANOVER, MA

Moved up 73 places from 2024 to 2025

#159 State Rank
A- District Grade
65 Silver Street, HANOVER, MA 02339
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
573 Students
95.9% Attendance Rate
56.6 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

56% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 62.5% 62.5%
2024 57% 57%
2025 56% 56%

Mathematics

61.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

13% exceeding expectations

2023 61% 61%
2024 61% 61%
2025 61.5% 61.5%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 57%7%
2025English Language Arts04 55%9%
2025Mathematics03 60%16%
2025Mathematics04 63%10%
2024English Language Arts03 55%7%
2024English Language Arts04 59%14%
2024Mathematics03 50%9%
2024Mathematics04 72%14%
2023English Language Arts03 66%16%
2023English Language Arts04 59%13%
2023Mathematics03 57%9%
2023Mathematics04 65%15%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

573 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic 3.7%
Multiracial 3%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.7%

Gender

53.4% Male
46.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.8%
Special Education 25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 9.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.9% Attendance Rate
4.5% Chronic Absence

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Location

65 Silver Street, HANOVER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Elementary School's grade rating?

Center Elementary School has earned a grade of A, ranked #159 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 19% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Center Elementary School?

Approximately 573 students are enrolled at Center Elementary School.

How does Center Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Center Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (56% proficient), Mathematics (62% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Center Elementary School?

Center Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Center Elementary School part of?

Center Elementary School is part of Hanover School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.