A- Top 28%

Indian Head School

Grades K-04 HANSON, MA

Moved up 175 places from 2024 to 2025

#228 State Rank
B District Grade
720 Indian Head Street, HANSON, MA 02341
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
496 Students
95% Attendance Rate
53.3 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

48.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 44% 44%
2024 43% 43%
2025 48.5% 48.5%

Mathematics

50.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 54% 54%
2024 49% 49%
2025 50.5% 50.5%
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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 56%7%
2025English Language Arts04 41%1%
2025Mathematics03 58%10%
2025Mathematics04 43%6%
2024English Language Arts03 43%8%
2024English Language Arts04 43%2%
2024Mathematics03 35%4%
2024Mathematics04 63%11%
2023English Language Arts03 42%3%
2023English Language Arts04 46%6%
2023Mathematics03 52%8%
2023Mathematics04 56%10%

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

496 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 86.1%
Hispanic 5.6%
Multiracial 4.4%
Black 2.4%
Asian 1.2%

Gender

55.2% Male
44.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 3.2%
Special Education 13.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 23.4%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95% Attendance Rate
9.3% Chronic Absence

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Location

720 Indian Head Street, HANSON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Head School's grade rating?

Indian Head School has earned a grade of A-, ranked #228 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 28% 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 Indian Head School?

Approximately 496 students are enrolled at Indian Head School.

How does Indian Head School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Indian Head School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (48% proficient), Mathematics (50% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Indian Head School?

Indian Head School has an attendance rate of 95%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Indian Head School part of?

Indian Head School is part of Whitman-Hanson 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.