Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horace Mann Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤20%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horace Mann Academy?
The graduation rate of Horace Mann Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Horace Mann Academy?
111 students attend Horace Mann Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Horace Mann Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Academy?
Horace Mann Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Academy offer ?
Horace Mann Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horace Mann Academy part of?
Horace Mann Academy is part of Brevard School District.
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