Horace Mann

225 Nevada Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horace Mann's student population of 357 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#388 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
41%
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55-59%
44%
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60-64%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
24%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
59%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Horace Mann and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann's ranking?
Horace Mann is ranked #388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Horace Mann often compared to?
Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot, Lincoln-eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann?
357 students attend Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Horace Mann students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann offer ?
Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann part of?
Horace Mann is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann located?
Horace Mann is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newtonville, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Nonantum.

School Reviews

1   6/20/2022
3 kids through this school. Loved the teachers, the principal, and after school program.
- Posted by Parent - HM parent x 3
2   3/8/2010
Don't send your kids to this school!! The quality of the education there is terrible!! Kids get a whole bunch of free time every day, and the teachers teach almost nothing. Besides, some teachers are very mean to kids, particularly one in kindergarten and one in first grade. They are both awful. As parents, we were so disappointed about their education quality. Also, our child was so unhappy with the school. Our helplessness and the very lousy experiences with the school made us to decide that we want our child to transfer to another school. After some researches, we moved the entire family to another school district. Now, we know how far it is for this school to be qualified as a good school. Now we are happy that we've made a right decision!! No more fear, anger, and helplessness in the new school!!
- Posted by Parent - jcy14

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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