Serving 305 students in grades 5-8, O.m. Mcnair Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O M McNair Upper Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Belzoni, MS, covering approximately 431.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
O.m. Mcnair Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
O.m. Mcnair Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O.m. Mcnair Middle School is 0.48, 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
#792 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
60%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.m. Mcnair Middle School's ranking?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School is ranked #792 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend O.m. Mcnair Middle School?
305 students attend O.m. Mcnair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of O.m. Mcnair Middle School students are Two or more races, and 40% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O.m. Mcnair Middle School?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does O.m. Mcnair Middle School offer ?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O.m. Mcnair Middle School part of?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School is part of Ms Achievement SD Of Humphreys County School District.
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