Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School ranks 791 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Rockledge, Florida, part of the Brevard County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students.

One of the standout features of Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is its exceptional performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school significantly outperforms the Brevard County and Florida state averages in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1. This indicates that the school is effectively preparing its students for advanced coursework and college-level expectations. However, the school's proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and Math for 7th and 8th grades are generally lower than the district and state averages, though the gaps are smaller compared to the state-level differences in science and EOC exams.

While Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools like Herbert C. Hoover Middle School and Andrew Jackson Middle School, the school has also seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,773 in 2019-2020 to $13,136 in 2022-2023. This suggests a commitment to providing resources and support to address the needs of its diverse student population, which includes a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 7-8

1 Challenger Dr
Rockledge, FL 32955

(321) 633-3630

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
791^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,136

Students who attend Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rockledge Senior High School

Feeder schools for Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School:

Elementary:

Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.3%

African American:

32.1%

Hispanic:

22.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School ranks worse than 66.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Brevard School District. Student population at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), African American (32.1%), Hispanic (22%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is 18.2, which is the 5^th best among 11 middle schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is $13,136, which is the highest among 11 middle schools in the Brevard School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School 791^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	61.22	259^th	675	61.6%
2007	63.03	277^th	736	62.4%
2008	67.01	256^th	740	65.4%
2009	77.69	156^th	780	80.0%
2010	77.29	172^nd	839	79.5%
2011	80.56	150^th	891	83.2%
2012	73.28	224^th	897	75.0%
2013	63.89	342^nd	956	64.2%
2014	56.81	433^rd	999	56.7%
2016	58.18	392^nd	997	60.7%
2017	63.28	349^th	1031	66.1%
2018	63.22	361^st	1035	65.1%
2019	52.66	519^th	1099	52.8%
2021	53.01	513^th	1136	54.8%
2022	41.83	656^th	1148	42.9%
2023	37.57	732^nd	1177	37.8%
2024	35.15	791^st	1196	33.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	96	291	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	390
1989	93	244	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
1990	85	251	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1991	168	266	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1992	211	293	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
1993	277	340	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	634
1994	330	339	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
1995	319	378	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1996	319	378	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1997	298	390	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	709
1998	224	363	6	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	613
1999	175	360	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
2000	101	260	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	376
2001	109	287	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	414
2002	126	266	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2003	126	266	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2004	126	239	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2005	157	208	6	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2006	192	209	3	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	447
2007	222	202	5	37	2	n/a	n/a	22	490
2008	280	207	8	46	3	n/a	n/a	28	572
2009	261	171	7	42	3	n/a	n/a	26	510
2010	222	167	10	39	1	n/a	n/a	32	471
2011	220	156	5	69	1	0	37	0	488
2012	275	167	6	66	1	1	42	0	558
2013	273	166	9	69	2	1	43	0	563
2014	226	151	5	69	1	0	42	0	494
2015	194	162	2	59	0	0	40	0	457
2016	191	172	10	65	0	0	34	0	472
2017	196	165	10	54	1	2	28	0	456
2018	151	139	3	60	1	0	32	0	386
2019	199	154	6	83	2	1	34	0	479
2020	229	131	10	77	0	1	41	0	489
2021	157	134	2	69	0	1	44	0	407
2022	122	114	4	67	0	1	28	0	336
2023	132	117	5	80	0	0	30	0	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	21.0	18.5	58.5
1989	344	21.0	16.3	72.4
1990	342	17.0	20.1	52
1991	440	32.0	13.7	47.7
1992	511	34.0	15.0	39.3
1993	634	38.0	16.7	45.6
1994	687	43.0	16.0	41.3
1995	714	43.0	16.6	46.8
1996	714	43.0	16.6	46.8
1997	709	42.0	16.9	44
1998	613	42.0	14.6	51.5
1999	549	36.0	15.3	0.2
2000	376	27.0	13.9	1.6
2001	414	26.0	15.9	56.5
2002	418	27.0	15.5	53.8
2003	418	27.0	15.5	53.8
2004	388	29.0	13.4	56.4
2005	406	27.0	15.0	59.1
2006	447	30.0	14.9	47.4
2007	490	31.0	15.8	44
2008	572	33.0	17.3	39.9
2009	510	37.0	15.0	37.8
2010	471	31.5	14.9	45.6
2011	488	33.0	14.7	43.9
2012	558	35.0	15.9	45.3
2013	563	36.0	15.6	43.5
2014	494	30.0	16.4	38.7
2015	457	28.0	16.3	46.4
2016	472	29.0	16.2	48.9
2017	456	28.0	16.2	48.9
2018	386	26.0	14.8	50.3
2019	479	28.0	17.1	52.4
2020	489	31.0	15.7	44.2
2021	407	25.0	16.2	53.3
2022	336	20.8	16.1	59.2
2023	364	20.0	18.2	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	21.0	18.5	58.5
1989	344	21.0	16.3	72.4
1990	342	17.0	20.1	52
1991	440	32.0	13.7	47.7
1992	511	34.0	15.0	39.3
1993	634	38.0	16.7	45.6
1994	687	43.0	16.0	41.3
1995	714	43.0	16.6	46.8
1996	714	43.0	16.6	46.8
1997	709	42.0	16.9	44
1998	613	42.0	14.6	51.5
1999	549	36.0	15.3	0.2
2000	376	27.0	13.9	1.6
2001	414	26.0	15.9	56.5
2002	418	27.0	15.5	53.8
2003	418	27.0	15.5	53.8
2004	388	29.0	13.4	56.4
2005	406	27.0	15.0	59.1
2006	447	30.0	14.9	47.4
2007	490	31.0	15.8	44
2008	572	33.0	17.3	39.9
2009	510	37.0	15.0	37.8
2010	471	31.5	14.9	45.6
2011	488	33.0	14.7	43.9
2012	558	35.0	15.9	45.3
2013	563	36.0	15.6	43.5
2014	494	30.0	16.4	38.7
2015	457	28.0	16.3	46.4
2016	472	29.0	16.2	48.9
2017	456	28.0	16.2	48.9
2018	386	26.0	14.8	50.3
2019	479	28.0	17.1	52.4
2020	489	31.0	15.7	44.2
2021	407	25.0	16.2	53.3
2022	336	20.8	16.1	59.2
2023	364	20.0	18.2	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$615 (6.1%)	$9,456 (93.9%)	$10,071
2019	$304 (3.4%)	$8,633 (96.6%)	$8,938
2020	$335 (3.8%)	$8,438 (96.2%)	$8,773
2021	$782 (7.2%)	$10,038 (92.8%)	$10,820
2022	$1,698 (13.4%)	$10,982 (86.6%)	$12,679
2023	$2,028 (15.4%)	$11,107 (84.6%)	$13,136

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 519^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 732^nd of 1177 Middle schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	53	41	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	58	53	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	50	36	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	62	53	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	64	46	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	63	52	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	20	20
8th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	43	30	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	50	27	23%
8th Grade Science (Brevard)	53	48	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	69	54	15%
End of Course Civics (Brevard)	75	69	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	89	80	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)	64	54	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School)	94	100	6%
End of Course Geometry (Brevard)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	364	24%
African American	154	117	24%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	83	80	3.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	199	132	33.7%
Two or More Races	34	30	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	58%	5.6%

Schools Near Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	1 Challenger Dr	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	No	(321) 633-3630	364	20	18.2	58.0%	132 (36.3%)	117 (32.1%)	80 (22.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	35.1	791^st of 1196 public middle schools	33.9%		37.6	732^nd of 1177 public middle schools	37.8%	59	45.0	41.0	44.0	40.0	26.0	69.0	100.0	94.0	46.0	$13,136	$2,028	$11,107
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	7-8	2100 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-3500	673	39	17.2	41.3%	399 (59.3%)	90 (13.4%)	111 (16.5%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.4%)	67.7	356^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.2%		73.2	283^rd of 1177 public middle schools	76.0%	73	57.0	62.0	59.0	28.0	59.0	84.0	96.0		81.0	$10,137	$1,498	$8,639
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	7-8	1275 S Courtenay Pkwy	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 453-5154	608	32	19.0	43.4%	418 (68.8%)	31 (5.1%)	82 (13.5%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (9.5%)	63.8	404^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.2%		67.8	350^th of 1177 public middle schools	70.3%	54	60.0	57.0	61.0	41.0	49.0	75.0	98.0	98.0	82.0	$10,200	$1,871	$8,328
Delaura Middle School	Public	7-8	300 Jackson Ave	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-7581	843	44	19.1	21.0%	666 (79.0%)	30 (3.6%)	68 (8.1%)	25 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.2%)	88.3	101^st of 1196 public middle schools	91.6%		86.8	124^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.5%	23	74.0	75.0	81.0	73.0	64.0	95.0	100.0		87.0	$8,860	$1,229	$7,631
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School	Public	7-8	2155 Croton Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6430	610	37	16.4	60.7%	348 (57.0%)	75 (12.3%)	129 (21.1%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.2%)	52.1	557^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.4%		51.1	549^th of 1177 public middle schools	53.4%	8	48.0	53.0	54.0	36.0	45.0	82.0	88.0		61.0	$11,144	$1,898	$9,245
Andrew Jackson Middle School	Public	7-8	1515 Knox McRae Dr	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 269-1812	551	29	19.0	58.4%	293 (53.2%)	116 (21.1%)	90 (16.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (8.0%)	50.2	588^th of 1196 public middle schools	50.8%		53.7	515^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.2%	73	46.0	56.0	42.0	19.0	55.0	71.0	88.0		60.0	$10,362	$1,595	$8,766
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 Hawk Haven Dr	Indialantic	32903	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 727-1611	506	29	17.4	38.5%	396 (78.3%)	21 (4.2%)	56 (11.1%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	80.1	200^th of 1196 public middle schools	83.3%		78.5	213^th of 1177 public middle schools	81.9%	13	72.0	66.0	73.0	43.0	59.0	70.0	100.0		80.0	$10,503	$1,695	$8,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School

What high school do graduates of Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School usually go on to attend Rockledge Senior High School

Is Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School a good school?

Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School ranks 791^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School.

What district is Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School in?

Brevard

What is the racial makeup of Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?

Students at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School are 36% White, 32% African American, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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