Very Good
#536 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Horace Mann
Elementary School · Melrose · Melrose, MA
A Melrose elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Damon Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
- Math 82% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2022, reaching 82% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horace Mann sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melrose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,854
Median home value
$796,100
Median rent
$1,933/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Melrose Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| RooseveltEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| WinthropEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Melrose
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann is listed in Melrose; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann
Horace Mann is a public elementary school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mann
What grades does Horace Mann serve?
Horace Mann serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace Mann rank in MA?
Horace Mann ranks #536 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Horace Mann's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horace Mann?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horace Mann a charter school?
No, Horace Mann is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mann a Title I school?
No, Horace Mann is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (781) 979-2190
- Area population (ZIP 02176)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02176; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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