Horace Mann

Summary:

Horace Mann is an exceptional elementary school in Melrose, Massachusetts, serving 244 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Melrose district and the state of Massachusetts on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 77.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 81.95% in Mathematics.

Horace Mann has a strong track record of academic excellence, ranking 11 out of 916 elementary schools in Massachusetts and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student groups, such as female, male, white, special education, and disabled students, who all excel compared to their peers across the state.

While Horace Mann's academic success is impressive, the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.75% of students identifying as white, is an area that could be explored further. Nearby schools, such as Roosevelt, Winthrop, and Herbert Clark Hoover, also perform well academically, but generally lag behind Horace Mann in terms of statewide rankings and MCAS proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 40 Damon Avenue
       Melrose, MA  02176


(781) 979-2190

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,922 Help


Students who attend Horace Mann usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Middle
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horace Mann ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Melrose School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horace Mann is 17.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Melrose School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horace Mann is $12,922, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Melrose School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horace Mann:

SchoolDigger ranks Horace Mann 11th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Horace Mann in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 45th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horace Mann

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Rank History for all students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.62 103rd 884 88.3%
2004 83.21 137th 882 84.5%
2005 82.69 141st 887 84.1%
2006 69.40 275th 911 69.8%
2007 75.39 224th 911 75.4%
2008 67.28 301st 908 66.9%
2009 72.87 253rd 909 72.2%
2010 70.90 284th 920 69.1%
2011 57.73 429th 924 53.6%
2012 55.94 460th 930 50.5%
2013 59.87 410th 928 55.8%
2014 68.13 304th 926 67.2%
2015 79.62 167th 914 81.7%
2016 86.39 94th 932 89.9%
2017 87.36 83rd 938 91.2%
2018 89.90 57th 934 93.9%
2019 91.67 39th 942 95.9%
2021 89.21 91st 936 90.3%
2022 92.84 41st 932 95.6%
2023 89.61 80th 928 91.4%
2024 96.03 11th 916 98.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.07 185th 886 79.1%
2022 99.20 3rd 905 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.48 16th 893 98.2%
2019 94.29 8th 902 99.1%
2021 86.65 105th 898 88.3%
2022 90.26 69th 901 92.3%
2023 87.12 105th 887 88.2%
2024 94.68 19th 886 97.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.88 1st 672 99.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.14 146th 898 83.7%
2019 86.11 100th 907 89.0%
2021 88.96 77th 904 91.5%
2022 90.95 55th 908 93.9%
2023 87.34 88th 896 90.2%
2024 94.68 20th 891 97.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.71 84th 925 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Horace Mann

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.73 83rd 772 89.2%
2019 88.19 41st 780 94.7%
2021 83.44 93rd 765 87.8%
2022 86.53 61st 764 92.0%
2023 79.30 129th 762 83.1%
2024 94.24 12th 753 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Horace Mann

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 259 9 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 209 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1991 257 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 242 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 239 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 233 8 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 267 4 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 267 4 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 237 6 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 236 7 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 246 5 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 246 7 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 237 11 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 236 14 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 236 14 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 223 14 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 241 9 15 1 4 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 242 8 8 3 2 n/a n/a 6 269
2007 239 9 5 5 1 n/a n/a 8 267
2008 234 15 5 14 0 n/a n/a 8 276
2009 228 14 7 13 0 0 9 0 271
2010 248 6 8 7 0 0 10 0 279
2011 232 12 9 13 1 0 10 0 277
2012 218 23 12 4 0 0 11 0 268
2013 218 16 13 7 0 0 12 0 266
2014 232 11 11 6 0 0 10 0 270
2015 227 9 9 5 0 0 10 0 260
2016 226 9 5 5 0 0 11 0 256
2017 236 9 5 6 0 0 9 0 265
2018 254 6 3 5 0 0 13 0 281
2019 246 6 3 7 0 0 15 0 277
2020 254 4 2 7 0 0 17 0 284
2021 243 4 0 9 0 0 15 0 271
2022 241 1 2 10 0 0 12 1 267
2023 219 0 2 8 0 0 14 1 244
2024 224 9 3 15 0 0 14 1 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horace Mann

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 n/a n/a n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a n/a
1990 219 n/a n/a n/a
1991 267 n/a n/a n/a
1992 256 n/a n/a n/a
1993 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 247 n/a n/a n/a
1995 285 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 285 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 254 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 262 n/a 0.0 5.7
2000 269 n/a 0.0 7.8
2001 264 n/a 0.0 8
2002 263 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 263 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 256 13.8 18.6 4.7
2005 270 15.5 17.4 5.2
2006 269 15.6 17.2 5.3
2007 267 17.0 15.7 5
2008 276 16.1 17.1 7.8
2009 271 16.3 16.6 10.7
2010 279 18.4 15.1 8.6
2011 277 18.9 14.6 11.2
2012 268 17.8 14.9 14.2
2013 266 19.1 13.8 15.8
2014 270 19.5 13.8 10
2015 260 19.0 13.6 10.8
2016 256 18.0 14.2 n/a
2017 265 16.5 16.0 n/a
2018 281 17.2 16.2 n/a
2019 277 17.4 15.8 n/a
2020 284 17.1 16.5 n/a
2021 271 22.0 12.2 n/a
2022 267 15.7 16.9 n/a
2023 244 15.7 15.5 n/a
2024 266 15.5 17.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horace Mann

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 n/a n/a n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a n/a
1990 219 n/a n/a n/a
1991 267 n/a n/a n/a
1992 256 n/a n/a n/a
1993 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 247 n/a n/a n/a
1995 285 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 285 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 254 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 262 n/a 0.0 5.7
2000 269 n/a 0.0 7.8
2001 264 n/a 0.0 8
2002 263 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 263 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 256 13.8 18.6 4.7
2005 270 15.5 17.4 5.2
2006 269 15.6 17.2 5.3
2007 267 17.0 15.7 5
2008 276 16.1 17.1 7.8
2009 271 16.3 16.6 10.7
2010 279 18.4 15.1 8.6
2011 277 18.9 14.6 11.2
2012 268 17.8 14.9 14.2
2013 266 19.1 13.8 15.8
2014 270 19.5 13.8 10
2015 260 19.0 13.6 10.8
2016 256 18.0 14.2 n/a
2017 265 16.5 16.0 n/a
2018 281 17.2 16.2 n/a
2019 277 17.4 15.8 n/a
2020 284 17.1 16.5 n/a
2021 271 22.0 12.2 n/a
2022 267 15.7 16.9 n/a
2023 244 15.7 15.5 n/a
2024 266 15.5 17.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horace Mann

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $81 (0.8%) $10,687 (99.2%) $10,768
2020 $279 (2.5%) $10,774 (97.5%) $11,053
2021 $283 (2.2%) $12,639 (97.8%) $12,922

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horace Mann

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann)8160.5
 20.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7965
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann)7961.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose)6661.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann)9571.1
 23.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7959.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann)9386.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann)9365.1
 27.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann)8869.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7163.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Horace Mann)5571.4
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Melrose)6365.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Horace Mann)9065.7
 24.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose)7459.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Horace Mann)8772.7
 14.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Melrose)6658.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Horace Mann)5571.4
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Melrose)6161
 0%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277244
 11.9%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White246219
 11%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Horace Mann

Students at Horace Mann are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Horace Mann usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Middle
High : Melrose High

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Horace Mann.

Yes! Horace Mann is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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