Horace Mann Elementary School

1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,068 students in grades 1-8, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 1,068 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 1,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
1,068 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1546 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
26%
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39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
90%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.18
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #1546 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Fulton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
1,068 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of North Bergen School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 1,068 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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