Horace Mann Laboratory
Tel:
(978)542-6220
- Horace Mann Laboratory serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Horace Mann Laboratory places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Horace Mann Laboratory's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horace Mann Laboratory's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horace Mann Laboratory is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1197 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 46% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horace Mann Laboratory is Salem Academy Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Saltonstall School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saltonstall School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Saltonstall School Grades: K-8 | 372 students
0.7 miles
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)740-1297 0.7 K-8 372 - Salem Nathaniel Bowditch Grades: K-8 | 444 students
0.9 miles
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)740-1290 0.9 K-8 444 - Salem Collins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 545 students
1.0 miles
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978)740-1191 1.0 6-8 545 - Marblehead Glover Grades: PK-3 | 341 students
1.0 miles
9 Maple Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781)639-3190 1.0 PK-3 341 - Salem Salem Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 442 students
1.0 miles
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978)744-2105 1.0 6-12 442
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