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 557 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 14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (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 557 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mann Magnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mann Magnet Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
74%
19%
White
5%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mann Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Mann Magnet Middle School is ranked #798 out of 989 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
557 students attend Mann Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mann Magnet Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mann Magnet Middle School?
Mann Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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