Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
69%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School?
560 students attend Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School?
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School offer ?
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School part of?
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School is part of Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School District.
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