A+ Top 9%

Horace Mann School

Grades K-05 MELROSE, MA

Moved down 68 places from 2024 to 2025

#74 State Rank
A District Grade
40 Damon Avenue, MELROSE, MA 02176
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
258 Students
95.6% Attendance Rate
60.6 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

81.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

21% exceeding expectations

2023 65.3% 65.3%
2024 77.3% 77.3%
2025 81.3% 81.3%

Mathematics

82.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

28.3% exceeding expectations

2023 72.7% 72.7%
2024 82% 82%
2025 82.7% 82.7%

Science

69% Meeting or exceeding expectations

17% exceeding expectations

2023 71% 71%
2024 71% 71%
2025 69% 69%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 79%30%
2025English Language Arts04 91%23%
2025English Language Arts05 74%10%
2025Mathematics03 84%30%
2025Mathematics04 95%41%
2025Mathematics05 69%14%
2025Science05 69%17%
2024English Language Arts03 82%9%
2024English Language Arts04 74%21%
2024English Language Arts05 76%18%
2024Mathematics03 82%24%
2024Mathematics04 84%26%
2024Mathematics05 80%9%
2024Science05 71%7%
2023English Language Arts03 60%12%
2023English Language Arts04 71%24%
2023English Language Arts05 65%9%
2023Mathematics03 61%14%
2023Mathematics04 87%31%
2023Mathematics05 70%7%
2023Science05 71%17%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

258 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 82.6%
Hispanic 7%
Multiracial 4.7%
Black 3.5%
Asian 1.9%

Gender

51.6% Male
48.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.6%
Special Education 13.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 6.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.6% Attendance Rate
4.2% Chronic Absence

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Location

40 Damon Avenue, MELROSE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann School's grade rating?

Horace Mann School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #74 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 9% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Horace Mann School?

Approximately 258 students are enrolled at Horace Mann School.

How does Horace Mann School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Horace Mann School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (81% proficient), Mathematics (83% proficient), Science (69% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Horace Mann School?

Horace Mann School has an attendance rate of 95.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Horace Mann School part of?

Horace Mann School is part of Melrose School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.