Horace Mann Middle School

2820 Union Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Horace Mann Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horace Mann Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Horace Mann Middle School's student population of 583 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1383 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horace Mann Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horace Mann Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horace Mann Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horace Mann Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
18%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
14%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
47%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Horace Mann Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horace Mann Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Middle School's ranking?
Horace Mann Middle School is ranked #1383 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Horace Mann Middle School often compared to?
Horace Mann Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urban Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle School?
583 students attend Horace Mann Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Horace Mann Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Middle School?
Horace Mann Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Middle School offer ?
Horace Mann Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Middle School part of?
Horace Mann Middle School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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