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Horace Mann Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 289 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 28, 2012

My son has attended this school for 5 years and I couldn't wait for my daughter to start kindegarten! I have to say the new principal ( Mrs. Dalal) has transformed this school as one of the best I could ever want my child to attend! She is very supportive and understanding of personal situations and only wants the best for the students. She always has time to speak with parents and the students about anything. The teachers are some of the best trained and experienced I have seen! New grade assignments for some teachers have allowed them to show their true talents and opened new opportunities for the students! The support staff is kind and always helpful! Its a very family oriented school where you always feel welcomed and cared for! This year I have seen more parental involvment in PTA events and new ideas and events are always being offered!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2012

Horace Mann offers a challenging curriculum for its students and the teachers really get the most out of students. I think this school has some great teachers in the 4th grade. The school really care about the success of their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2006

Horace Mann School is a nurturing learning community, which offers a challenging academic program, instills character, and fosters life-long learning in order to develop the whole child. I am a teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School and can't say enough positive things about our internal and external community! The staff considers one another family, our principal, Mr. Sweeney, is approachable, supportive, and knowledgeable, and our students enjoy learning within the rigorous academic environment. Horace Mann's parents can be seen daily throughout the building taking an active role in their child's learning and the well being of our school. Come visit and see for yourself the positive environment where I am fortunate to work and learn!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 21, 2005

A complete and wholesome educational experience. Strong support for both Faculty and Student from a terrific Administrator. Mr.Sweeney, carefully guides an outstanding faculty and staff to reach the best from each student. Here at this school you are an individual and not a number. Your children count here. A definite thumbs up from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students83%
Female90%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Special education23%
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female85%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education77%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education85%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education46%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education85%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 54%
Asian 14% 8%
Hispanic 9% 20%
Black 8% 17%
Two or more races 2% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Walt Whitman Blvd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: (856) 428-1144

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