Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Horace Mann Junior High School 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)8%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
52%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Junior High School?
315 students attend Horace Mann Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Horace Mann Junior High School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Junior High School?
Horace Mann Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Junior High School offer ?
Horace Mann Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horace Mann Junior High School part of?
Horace Mann Junior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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