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C C Burr vs. Horace Mann

Should you attend C C Burr or Horace Mann? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
C C Burr
171 Pine Street
Auburndale, MA 02466
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Horace Mann
225 Nevada Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

C C Burr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C C Burr ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
355 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C C Burr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horace Mann over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C C Burr.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horace Mann.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C C Burr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horace Mann over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C C Burr with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#336 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#388 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C C Burr, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horace Mann, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Burr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Burr who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C C Burr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of C C Burr by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horace Mann by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
51
Grade 1 Students
56
50
Grade 2 Students
58
62
Grade 3 Students
61
64
Grade 4 Students
62
67
Grade 5 Students
64
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C C Burr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horace Mann, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C C Burr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horace Mann, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C C Burr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horace Mann, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C C Burr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horace Mann, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C C Burr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horace Mann, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of C C Burr, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horace Mann, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C C Burr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horace Mann, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C C Burr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horace Mann, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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