McNair Upper Elementary

Summary:

McNair Upper Elementary is a public school in Herndon, Virginia, serving 625 students in grades 3-6 and part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

McNair Upper Elementary stands out for its high academic performance, with students consistently outperforming Fairfax County and Virginia state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and English reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.03% of 6th-grade students at McNair Upper Elementary were proficient or better in English reading, compared to 78.48% in Fairfax County and 70.65% statewide. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (59.84%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 7.54% to 38.57% Asian students. However, McNair Upper Elementary's rankings for other student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, are significantly lower, indicating potential achievement gaps.

While McNair Upper Elementary outperforms many surrounding schools, some nearby schools, such as Oak Hill Elementary and Floris Elementary, have even higher test scores and rankings, particularly in mathematics and English reading. Additionally, McNair Upper Elementary's overall ranking has fluctuated over the past four school years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. By learning from the practices of higher-performing schools and focusing on supporting all students, McNair Upper Elementary can continue to provide a quality education for the Herndon community.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 2410 Fox Mill Road
       Herndon, VA  20171


(703) 793-4800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,013 Help


Students who attend McNair Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carson Middle
High:    Westfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.8%
African American:
14.2%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNair Upper Elementary ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 71st among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.47. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details McNair Upper Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNair Upper Elementary is $9,013. 135 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNair Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McNair Upper Elementary 505th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See McNair Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNair Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.99 250th 1103 77.3%
2022 71.98 318th 1109 71.3%
2023 73.31 288th 1114 74.1%
2024 58.47 505th 1114 54.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.51 74th 300 75.3%
2024 48.90 152nd 306 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.24 858th 1036 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.96 239th 1100 78.3%
2024 62.33 438th 1098 60.1%
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Rank History for Male students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.78 365th 1093 66.6%
2024 52.00 566th 1101 48.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.32 49th 230 78.7%
2024 71.18 63rd 238 73.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.66 344th 579 40.6%
2024 38.85 406th 588 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.04 338th 564 40.1%
2024 14.61 524th 580 9.7%
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Rank History for White students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.79 535th 984 45.6%
2024 27.40 789th 979 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Enrollment information for McNair Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 64 79 450 66 3 0 16 0 678
2022 64 79 391 72 3 0 17 0 626
2023 65 89 374 77 2 1 17 0 625

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 McNair Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 678 40.2 16.8 n/a
2022 626 40.4 15.4 n/a
2023 625 35.0 17.8 25.6

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 McNair Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 678 40.2 16.8 n/a
2022 626 40.4 15.4 n/a
2023 625 35.0 17.8 25.6

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 McNair Upper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $07 (0.1%) $9,005 (99.9%) $9,013

Data source: Virginia Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended McNair Upper Elementary.

McNair Upper Elementary ranks 505th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McNair Upper Elementary are 60% Asian, 14% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend McNair Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carson Middle
High : Westfield High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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