Horace Mann Academy (Closed 2009)

Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
532 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
97%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Horace Mann Academy?
532 students attend Horace Mann Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Horace Mann Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Academy?
Horace Mann Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Academy offer ?
Horace Mann Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horace Mann Academy part of?
Horace Mann Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.

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