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Dean S Luce vs. Lt Peter M Hansen

Should you attend Dean S Luce or Lt Peter M Hansen? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dean S Luce
45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lt Peter M Hansen
25 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Dean S Luce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dean S Luce ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lt Peter M Hansen ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
477 students
536 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dean S Luce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lt Peter M Hansen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dean S Luce.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lt Peter M Hansen.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dean S Luce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lt Peter M Hansen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dean S Luce with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lt Peter M Hansen with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#231 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#472 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dean S Luce, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lt Peter M Hansen, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in MA)
57%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lt Peter M Hansen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lt Peter M Hansen who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lt Peter M Hansen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dean S Luce by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lt Peter M Hansen by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
78
Grade 1 Students
83
87
Grade 2 Students
77
89
Grade 3 Students
87
104
Grade 4 Students
72
91
Grade 5 Students
80
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lt Peter M Hansen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lt Peter M Hansen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lt Peter M Hansen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lt Peter M Hansen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lt Peter M Hansen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lt Peter M Hansen, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lt Peter M Hansen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lt Peter M Hansen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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