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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing's student population of 73 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
45%
25%
Black
32%
10%
White
14%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #1435 out of 1,631 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%.
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?
45% of Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% 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.
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