Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet's ranking?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is ranked #937 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet often compared to?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
613 students attend Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet offer ?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet part of?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
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