Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horace Mann Community 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horace Mann Community School's student population of 678 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The Youth of Today. The Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Horace Mann Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Community School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
53%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Community School's ranking?
Horace Mann Community School is ranked #1497 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Horace Mann Community School often compared to?
Horace Mann Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter F. Robinson Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Community School?
678 students attend Horace Mann Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Horace Mann Community School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mann Community School?
Horace Mann Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Community School offer ?
Horace Mann Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Community School part of?
Horace Mann Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
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