Horace Mann
Horace Mann serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Horace Mann placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Mann's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1667 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann's ranking?
Horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann?
271 students attend Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Horace Mann students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann offer ?
Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann part of?
Horace Mann is part of Melrose School District.
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