Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Mann's student population of 370 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
61%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann's ranking?
Horace Mann is ranked #201 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Horace Mann often compared to?
Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot, Lincoln-eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann?
370 students attend Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Horace Mann students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann offer ?
Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann part of?
Horace Mann is part of Newton School District.
School Reviews
1 6/20/2022
3 kids through this school. Loved the teachers, the principal, and after school program.
2 3/8/2010
Don't send your kids to this school!! The quality of the education there is terrible!! Kids get a whole bunch of free time every day, and the teachers teach almost nothing. Besides, some teachers are very mean to kids, particularly one in kindergarten and one in first grade. They are both awful. As parents, we were so disappointed about their education quality. Also, our child was so unhappy with the school.
Our helplessness and the very lousy experiences with the school made us to decide that we want our child to transfer to another school. After some researches, we moved the entire family to another school district. Now, we know how far it is for this school to be qualified as a good school. Now we are happy that we've made a right decision!! No more fear, anger, and helplessness in the new school!!
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