Horace Mann Elementary School

1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 969 students in grades 1-8, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 969 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
969 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1477 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
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46%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horace Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horace Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
90%
33%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
8%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Fulton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
969 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of North Bergen School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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