Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Horace Mann Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Mann Middle serves the eastern part of Wausau, WI, covering an area of approximately 121.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with distances from the campus to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 16 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann Middle School's student population of 635 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace Mann Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Middle School's ranking?
Horace Mann Middle School is ranked #1161 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle School?
635 students attend Horace Mann Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Horace Mann Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mann Middle School?
Horace Mann Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Middle School offer ?
Horace Mann Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horace Mann Middle School part of?
Horace Mann Middle School is part of Wausau School District.
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