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Horace Mann School

Public | K-6 | 411 students

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Posted November 19, 2012

I am a new parent to Horace Mann, my daughter started as a kindergartener this year. We have been nothing but impressed so far. The teachers are great, they really do care about each student. The principal is fantiastic, the kids love him and he actually knows every child by name (I don't know how, but he does). The PTA is the best, they work so hard. I feel so very lucky that we got into Horace Mann, because we aren't even in the neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2011

A traditional neighborhood school like in the 50's, where the principle and teachers knows the name of nearly every student and the teachers welcome parent interactions and involvement. The school is simply amazing and offers activities I have not seen in other elementary schools. My 1st grader was involved in Chess Club and learned social interactions as well as sportsmanship, also how to play the game. This school is more of a community than a school. Horace Mann delivers the quality education typically found in a private school. If you live in Highland Park, you have to send your child to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2010

Horace Mann is a wonderful school - we have had great kindergarten and first grade teachers. The other parents are very friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The neighborhood is wonderful, the teachers so friendly and caring. Our whole family felt connected with the school and my child left there with a very solid, nurtured base for his next stage of education in Jr High/middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2004

This school is a gem! The teachers know each student and are welcoming to all parent interactions and involvement. Lots of parents volunteer at the school in various ways. The kids are kind to each other, behave respectfully, and feel really engaged, valued and safe at the school. There are tutoring programs to help kids who are behind in subjects, and additional enrichment programming both in the classroom and in special additional classes for kids who are advanced. There are parent-led art and music programs, in addition to the vocal music instruction and band program which are led by faculty. The principal is approachable, responsive and much loved by all the kids. This school is a little gem!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

We love Horace Mann Elementary! This is a traditional neighborhood school nestled right in the heart of an idyllic St Paul residential area. Neighborhood children walk to school while students in the attendance area who live more than a mile away are bused to and from the building daily. Core curriculum subjects are taught by an exceptional teaching staff resulting in among the highest test scores in the district. A gifted and talented program of distinction assists in challenging students and helping them further develop academically. The caring and supportive environment nutures all aspects of the childrens' social growth. This truly is 'A small learning community where every teacher knows every child.'
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students91%
Female87%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students81%
Female71%
Male90%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female70%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female67%
Male86%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female71%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female61%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 76%
Black 13% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 6%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2001 Eleanor Ave
St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 293-8965

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