Horace Mann Middle

www.wausauschools.org

683 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horace Mann Middle School, located in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Wausau School District, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that includes core academic subjects, the arts, and physical education, Horace Mann aims to meet the diverse intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body during a critical developmental period.

Beyond the classroom, Horace Mann is known for encouraging student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help build a sense of community and school spirit. The school focuses on cultivating positive character traits and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect among its students. As part of the larger Wausau School District, Horace Mann benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that students have access to modern learning tools and a staff dedicated to student success.

683

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	47
Black	24
Asian	102
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
470 (68.8 %)
Asian
102 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.9 %)
Two or More
36 (5.3 %)
Black
24 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wausau School District
Phone:	(715)261-0725
Website:	http://www.wausauschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 225