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#1204 of 1,793 schools in MA
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
School · Boston · Allston, MA
A Boston school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 Armington Street, Allston, MA 02134
- Math 4% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 4% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 4% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 6% (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 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,317
Median home value
$586,700
Median rent
$2,269/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #70 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is a public school in Allston, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
What grades does Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing serve?
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing rank in MA?
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing ranks #1,204 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing a charter school?
No, Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing a Title I school?
No, Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8534
- Area population (ZIP 02134)
- 17,637
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 02134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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