Mcnair Middle School
Mcnair Middle School serves 799 students in grades 6-8.
Mcnair Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mcnair Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Mcnair Middle School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcnair Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mcnair Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2078 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 95% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mcnair Middle School is Hapeville Charter Career Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Clayton Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bethune Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Bethune Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
0.2 miles
5925 Old Carriage Dr
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-7940 0.2 PK-5 711 - Atlanta Hapeville Charter Career Academy Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 675 students10
0.9 miles
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101 0.9 9-12 675 - Atlanta Heritage Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 642 students10
1.4 miles
2600 Jolly Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8144 1.4 PK-5 642 - Atlanta Nolan Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 762 students10
1.6 miles
2725 Creel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-7950 1.6 PK-5 762 - Atlanta S. L. Lewis Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 647 students10
1.6 miles
6201 Connell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3450 1.6 PK-5 647
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