Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
We are BVHM, the Mission District's K-8 dual-language Spanish Immersion Community School.
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6986 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8's ranking?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is ranked #6986 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8?
585 students attend Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 offer ?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 part of?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 located?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Mission District.
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