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Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8

3351 23rd St., San Francisco, CA, 94110

About Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8

The San Francisco Unified School District runs the public K–8 school Buena Vista / Horace Mann K–8 School in San Francisco, California. The school serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade and offers a full curriculum that is meant to help both elementary and middle school students. Buena Vista/Horace Mann K–8 has about 450 to 500 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 19:1. This means that classes are small and teachers can focus on each student. The school uses a standards-aligned curriculum that teaches English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, among other core subjects. Enrichment activities and support services meet students' diverse academic and social-emotional needs.Buena Vista/Horace Mann K-8 has a student body that is very diverse, with most of the students being from racial or ethnic minorities. Based on available academic data, 21% of students are proficient in math, and 28% are proficient in reading/ELA. This shows where students still need to improve and where they need extra help to improve the students' growth, and this is the reason it is one of the best elementary academic schools in California.

Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 Contact Information

Address

3351 23rd St., San Francisco, CA, 94110

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Phone

(415) 695-5881

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 28% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
585
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4491 IN STEM IN STATE

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Led by competition winners
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.96%
Asian 0.34%
Hispanic 87.86%
Black 0.68%
Two+ Races 5.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.96%
Asian
0.34%
Hispanic
87.86%
Black
0.68%
Two+ Races
5.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 585
49.23%
288 Female
50.43%
295 Male

Student Population

585 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

286 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School is getting ready for a big project to modernize the campus, which will change the way students and staff learn. The San Francisco Unified School District recently approved a plan to completely renovate the schools.

FAQ

Q1. Do after-school programs exist at Buena Vista / Horace Mann K-8?

Ans. Yes, the school offers programs after school to help students with their studies and other activities.

Q2. Are there any services to help English learners?

Ans. The school has English Language Development (ELD) programs for kids who are learning English.

Q3. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, emails, and meetings with teachers.

Q4. Do students have access to counseling or other social and emotional services?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling and help with social and emotional learning to its students.

Q5. Does Buena Vista / Horace Mann K-8 work with the people who live nearby?

Ans. The school works with groups in the area and encourages families to take part in events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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