Horace Mann Arts and Sciences Magnet Middle School is a magnet middle school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Little Rock School District. The school was named after educational reformer and Congressman Horace Mann.
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Mann Magnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mann Magnet Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Mann Magnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mann Magnet Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
73%
19%
White
7%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mann Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Mann Magnet Middle School is ranked #763 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mann Magnet Middle School often compared to?
Mann Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Magnet Middle School, Lisa Academy West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mann Magnet Middle School?
641 students attend Mann Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mann Magnet Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mann Magnet Middle School?
Mann Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mann Magnet Middle School offer ?
Mann Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mann Magnet Middle School part of?
Mann Magnet Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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