Horace Mann Middle School serves 319 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
23%
7%
White
71%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle School?
319 students attend Horace Mann Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Horace Mann Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Horace Mann Middle School offer ?
Horace Mann Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horace Mann Middle School part of?
Horace Mann Middle School is part of Burlington Community School District.
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