Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Horace Mann School For The Deaf 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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 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's student population of 70 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann School For The Deaf 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 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
6%
7%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
31%
10%
White
13%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann School For The Deaf's ranking?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf 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?
The graduation rate of Horace Mann School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horace Mann School For The Deaf?
70 students attend Horace Mann School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Horace Mann School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% 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?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf 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 offer ?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann School For The Deaf part of?
Horace Mann School For The Deaf is part of Boston School District.
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