The Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is the oldest public day school for the Deaf and hard of hearing in the United States.
Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Horace Mann School for the Deaf is located in Charlestown, MA, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles and covering the entire school district. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 8.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing's student population of 73 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1869
School Rankings
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing's ranking?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing is ranked #1531 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing?
The graduation rate of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing?
73 students attend Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing offer ?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing part of?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing located?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing is located in the Allston neighborhood of Charlestown, MA.
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