Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School serves 806 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
806 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)53%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School?
806 students attend Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School?
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School offer ?
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School part of?
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School is part of Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School District.
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