Horace Mann
Tel:
(781) 979-2190
- Horace Mann serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Horace Mann placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Horace Mann places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Horace Mann's student population of 281 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Horace Mann is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #211 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 90% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Melrose School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horace Mann is Melrose High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Melrose Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Melrose Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 318 students
0.3 miles
16 Franklin Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2260 0.3 PK 318 - Melrose Melrose High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,002 student
0.6 miles
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2200 0.6 9-12 1,002 - Melrose Melrose Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
0.6 miles
350 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2100 0.6 6-8 777 - Melrose Roosevelt Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.8 miles
253 Vinton Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2270 0.8 K-5 436 - Melrose Winthrop Grades: K-5 | 405 students
0.8 miles
162 First Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280 0.8 K-5 405
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