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Holt Middle School vs. Mcnair Middle School

Should you attend Holt Middle School or Mcnair Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Holt Middle School
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mcnair Middle School
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Holt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Mcnair Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades 5-6, Holt Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Mcnair Middle School in Fayetteville, AR serves grades 5–6 with 761 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Fayetteville School District average of 17:1.
Math proficiency is 67%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 53%, although it has declined from a peak of 92% in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 71%, significantly higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 52%, but shows a downward trend from 93% reported in 2012.
Science proficiency is 64%, exceeding the state average of 36% and district average of 47%, with stable scores maintained from 2021 to 2022.
The school's overall ranking declined from #7 in 2015 to #28 in 2023, and the graduation rate remains steady at 80%, which is lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 90%.
Enrollment has increased modestly from 688 students in 2021 to 761 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 19% in 2021 to 12% in 2023, indicating a slight shift in socioeconomic composition.
Grades Offered
5-6
5-6
Total Students
449 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcnair Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holt Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcnair Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcnair Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holt Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayetteville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayetteville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#187 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#28 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holt Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcnair Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in AR)
67%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holt Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcnair Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
199
380
Grade 6 Students
250
381

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcnair Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayetteville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcnair Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcnair Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcnair Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayetteville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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