Mcnair Middle School
Tel:
(470)254-4160
- Mcnair Middle School serves 811 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mcnair Middle School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mcnair Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcnair Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2056 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 95% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Bethune Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 758 students
0.2 miles
5925 Old Carriage Dr
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-7940 0.2 PK-5 758 - Atlanta Hapeville Charter Career Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 672 students
0.9 miles
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404)766-0101 0.9 9-12 672 - Atlanta Heritage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
1.4 miles
2600 Jolly Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-8144 1.4 PK-5 679 - Atlanta Nolan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 798 students
1.6 miles
2725 Creel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-7950 1.6 PK-5 798 - Atlanta S. L. Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 634 students
1.6 miles
6201 Connell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-3450 1.6 PK-5 634
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