Horace Mann

224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

www.franklinps.net/o/hmms

407 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horace Mann Middle School, located at 224 Oak Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Horace Mann emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their personal interests and build collaborative skills. With a focus on inclusive learning and clear communication between staff, students, and families, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

407

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	28
Black	5
Asian	37
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
327 (80.3%)
Asian
37 (9.1%)
Hispanic
28 (6.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin
Phone:	(508)541-6230
Website:	http://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 139