Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronald A. McNair Elementary serves the northwest part of Germantown, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most living about 0.7 miles away from the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest distance being 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
28%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
673 students attend Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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