224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Horace Mann serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
Horace Mann placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horace Mann's student population of 415 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
85%
57%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Horace Mann often compared to?

Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Remington Middle School, Annie Sullivan Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Horace Mann?

415 students attend Horace Mann.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Horace Mann students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann?

Horace Mann has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Horace Mann offer ?

Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Horace Mann part of?

Horace Mann is part of Franklin School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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