At a glance
Reported students
647
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
647
Hanover Central Middle School: 647 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 845
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Hanover Central Middle School
Hanover Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cedar Lake. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hanover Community School Corp. NCES reports 647 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hanover Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.6%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black5.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hanover Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Cedars Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
666 reported students
Hanover Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
857 reported students
Jane Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
356 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
305 reported students
Public schools near Hanover Central Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Taft Middle School Middle · Crown Point Community School Corp | 06–08 | 1,067 | 6 mi |
| Lowell Middle School Middle · Tri-Creek School Corporation | 06–08 | 498 | 6.2 mi |
| Lowell Intermediate School Middle · Tri-Creek School Corporation | 05–06 | 486 | 6.2 mi |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Middle · Crown Point Community School Corp | 06–08 | 1,061 | 6.4 mi |
| Hal E Clark Middle School Middle · Lake Central School Corporation | 05–08 | 1,032 | 6.5 mi |
| Beecher Junior High School Middle · Beecher CUSD 200U | 06–08 | 249 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Central Middle School
What grades does Hanover Central Middle School serve?
Hanover Central Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hanover Community School Corp.
How many students attend Hanover Central Middle School?
Hanover Central Middle School reported 647 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 845 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hanover Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 647 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hanover Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hanover Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hanover Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hanover Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hanover Central Middle School in?
Hanover Central Middle School is part of Hanover Community School Corp, based in Cedar Lake, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hanover Central Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert Taft Middle School (6 mi), Lowell Middle School (6.2 mi), Lowell Intermediate School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.