Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Summary:

Ronald E. McNair Junior High is a public middle school in Lake City, South Carolina, serving 209 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Florence 03 school district, which is ranked 54 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ronald E. McNair Junior High faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of South Carolina middle schools with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (79.43%) compared to nearby schools like Johnsonville Middle and Southside Middle, which have more diverse student populations. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages, particularly for female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students.

Despite the school's academic struggles, it has some strengths, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9 students per teacher and better performance in serving its disabled student population, ranking in the top 50% of South Carolina middle schools. However, the school's high poverty rates, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, likely contribute to its academic challenges. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and focusing on the school's strengths in special education, Ronald E. McNair Junior High may be able to make meaningful progress in the years to come.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 311 Carver Street
       Lake City, SC  29560


(843) 374-8651

District: Florence 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,865 Help


Students who attend Ronald E. McNair Junior High usually attend:

High:    Lake City High

Feeder schools for Ronald E. McNair Junior High:

Elementary:    J. C. Lynch Elementary
    Lake City Early Childhood Center
    Main Street Elementary
    Olanta Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
White:
12.4%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Ronald E. McNair Junior High ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronald E. McNair Junior High is $15,865.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ronald E. McNair Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronald E. McNair Junior High 318th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Ronald E. McNair Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Florence 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence 03 54th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronald E. McNair Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.26 274th 317 13.6%
2018 9.89 285th 303 5.9%
2019 5.73 310th 315 1.6%
2021 9.16 299th 311 3.9%
2022 10.66 293rd 310 5.5%
2023 10.81 306th 325 5.8%
2024 7.92 318th 325 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.24 260th 280 7.1%
2019 6.98 287th 289 0.7%
2021 10.42 275th 288 4.5%
2022 14.23 281st 300 6.3%
2023 13.92 293rd 313 6.4%
2024 10.89 299th 307 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.56 258th 281 8.2%
2019 7.01 287th 296 3.0%
2021 8.50 271st 279 2.9%
2022 11.90 269th 290 7.2%
2023 8.84 289th 299 3.3%
2024 7.53 287th 294 2.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 183rd 194 5.7%
2019 16.18 189th 195 3.1%
2021 19.77 152nd 164 7.3%
2022 30.86 131st 183 28.4%
2023 59.29 56th 187 70.1%
2024 47.57 74th 177 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.01 277th 284 2.5%
2019 5.61 293rd 296 1.0%
2021 9.10 270th 279 3.2%
2022 8.60 286th 292 2.1%
2023 13.58 267th 303 11.9%
2024 9.15 284th 294 3.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 218th 237 8.0%
2019 15.72 239th 252 5.2%
2021 20.96 213th 235 9.4%
2022 20.74 222nd 249 10.8%
2023 24.87 209th 253 17.4%
2024 15.41 238th 248 4.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.52 244th 250 2.4%
2019 3.72 258th 258 0.0%
2021 4.15 242nd 244 0.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ronald E. McNair Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 178 333 0 29 0 0 11 0 551
2016 171 340 0 29 0 0 14 0 554
2017 141 369 0 29 0 0 14 0 553
2018 111 360 0 33 1 0 13 0 518
2019 51 301 0 19 1 0 4 0 376
2020 51 263 0 17 1 0 5 0 337
2021 63 232 0 15 2 0 4 0 316
2022 45 227 0 19 1 0 3 0 295
2023 26 166 0 12 0 0 5 0 209

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 E. McNair Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 551 39.0 14.1 88.2
2016 554 40.0 13.8 92.2
2017 553 36.0 15.3 100
2018 518 32.0 16.1 100
2019 376 21.0 17.9 100
2020 337 22.0 15.3 100
2021 316 21.5 14.6 100
2022 295 24.5 12.0 100
2023 209 23.0 9.0 100

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 E. McNair Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 551 39.0 14.1 88.2
2016 554 40.0 13.8 92.2
2017 553 36.0 15.3 100
2018 518 32.0 16.1 100
2019 376 21.0 17.9 100
2020 337 22.0 15.3 100
2021 316 21.5 14.6 100
2022 295 24.5 12.0 100
2023 209 23.0 9.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald E. McNair Junior High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $656 (7.1%) $281 (3.0%) $937 (10.1%) $6,230 (67.5%) $2,069 (22.4%) $8,299 (89.9%) $9,236
2020 $822 (9.6%) $980 (11.5%) $1,802 (21.1%) $4,761 (55.8%) $1,968 (23.1%) $6,729 (78.9%) $8,531
2021 $1,528 (11.6%) $1,201 (9.1%) $2,729 (20.7%) $7,741 (58.7%) $2,713 (20.6%) $10,454 (79.3%) $13,184
2022 $2,183 (15.2%) $1,257 (8.8%) $3,440 (24.0%) $8,150 (56.8%) $2,764 (19.3%) $10,915 (76.0%) $14,354
2023 $2,715 (17.1%) $2,395 (15.1%) $5,109 (32.2%) $8,125 (51.2%) $2,631 (16.6%) $10,756 (67.8%) $15,865

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald E. McNair Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 310th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 306th of 325 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E. McNair Junior High)9.225.8
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)20.129.6
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E. McNair Junior High)4.95.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)13.411.3
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E. McNair Junior High)20.930.1
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)26.935.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E. McNair Junior High)10.410.5
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)14.515.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376209
 44.4%
African American301166
 44.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1912
 36.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5126
 49%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald E. McNair Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Ronald E. McNair Junior High.

Students at Ronald E. McNair Junior High are 79% African American, 12% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ronald E. McNair Junior High usually go on to attend Lake City High

Ronald E. McNair Junior High ranks in the bottom 2.2% of South Carolina middle schools.


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