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Sweeny Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School

Should you attend Sweeny Elementary School or Horace Mann Elementary School? 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
Sweeny Elementary School
720 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Horace Mann Elementary School
3745 S Broadway
Springfield, MO 65807
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sweeny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeny Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
492 students
384 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sweeny Elementary School 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 Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sweeny Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horace Mann Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sweeny Elementary School 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 Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sweeny Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Republic R-III School District and the state of Missouri, 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 Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#86 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
#1326 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sweeny Elementary School, 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 Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in MO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweeny Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in MO)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweeny Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweeny Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri 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 Sweeny Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horace Mann Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
66
Grade 1 Students
92
60
Grade 2 Students
79
80
Grade 3 Students
80
54
Grade 4 Students
87
63
Grade 5 Students
83
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sweeny Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Republic R-III School District and in Missouri, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sweeny Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Republic R-III School District and in Missouri, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sweeny Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Republic R-III School District and in Missouri, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, 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
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sweeny Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Republic R-III School District and in Missouri, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sweeny Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri, 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sweeny Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri, 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sweeny Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Republic R-III School District and Missouri, 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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