Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
3
School Motto
We are BVHM, the Mission District's K-8 dual-language Spanish Immersion Community School.
School Rankings
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is 0.22, 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
#6986 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8's ranking?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is ranked #6986 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8?
585 students attend Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 offer ?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 part of?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 located?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Mission District.
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