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Ronald E McNair Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 999 students

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Posted October 21, 2010

The staff and teachers there really care about the kids. They want to them succeed and are willing help them in their endeavors. They provide tutoring and encourage parents to come to their child's classes to see how things ar done. This is a relatively new school and needs an asphalt track around the football and soccer fields in order to hold track events. It would also help the parents in the area that want to get in better shape and want a safe place to walk or run as it is in a rural area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

Good School, Teacher appears to be very involved and interested in students accademic performance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2010

The school itself was nice, but the teachers lacked concern for me when I needed help. The nurse once told me that I wasn't sick enough for her to see me when I had been throwing up all morning. The students that really needed punishment were never really punished, while the students who had gotten in trouble for the first time were getting detention. The lunch was fine, but the process of getting lunch was irregular. We needed a card to get in and if we didn't have it we were to be seperated from the rest of the children that were eating. I learned more from other schools than I ever did in this school. I hope things have improved since the last time I was there.


Posted July 25, 2009

Great school and great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

i went tto this school to and i love it the teachers hlep me they gave up there time after school every day .
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 26, 2008

McNair is a really good school. I went there and I think it was really great. All the teachers were great. I loved my year. There were downfalls, but they encouraged me to do better next time.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2007

We just moved here from Corpus Christi and I am very disappointed in this school district! The dress code rules are awful! I think long hair and earrings on boys are disrespectful. The discipline is not very good either. The bullies are still winning because the administration appears to be scared of the students and their parents, which is really sad because it takes away the learning part - which is why they are there! Also, the first week my son was there, his teacher told him he should have checked into a daycare instead of school. Not professional! Thank God we can start somewhere else next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2007

My daughter attends this sixth grade school and I am less than pleased with this school. There are no extra curricular activities in place so that the kids can stay busy and away from the 'bad stuff'. The disciplinary problems (kids) are not dealed with and allowed to continue with the rest of the student population and we all know that this is the age where kids are most vulnerable. I have tried to communicate my concerns with counselors and teachers and get the 'it's just a phase' response. I am completely unhappy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2006

An all 6th grade school? When I first read about mcnair it sounded like a good idea. But my daughter comes home unhappy every day because the teachers put so much work and rules on her. Each teacher thinks that their class is the most important.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2006

My child is attending Ronald McNair for the first time and so far he loves it. He says all the teachers are nice and really care about the students. I really do think this school has alot more rules and is trying to get this school to the top. My son is in Mariachi Class and he enjoys playing the violin. I know for a fact when parents get involved with the school and show they care about their children, the school will thrive and conquer all academic scores. May the parents of McNair show the school we care about our children's education. They have a great and positive principal and vice principal. The teachers and staff seem positive for the 2006-2007 school year. God Bless this school and the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2005

I was a student of s.W. In the 80's and was proud to send my child there but after this year if I have the chance I will not be sending her back to this district next year.Everyday my child comes home unhappy due to the faculty or the surroundings and this school is not worth her being unhappy all the time.There no 'reaching out' to the stidents like I went to school but only laziness in the teachers and poor discipline towards the 'bad kids'. I have to say that I am really disappointed in the way this school has changed for not the best over the years. It is unfortunate that it has come to this considering my family and husbands' also go back many generations including them as staff members.If it continues like this the future of the school and students, I believe, is in serious trouble.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

310 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

307 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

314 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

304 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education29%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education12%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education39%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education56%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education36%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education56%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students65%
Female59%
Male71%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education21%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented92%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 48%
White 11% 34%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11553 Old Pearsall Rd
Atascosa, TX 78002
Phone: (210) 622-4480

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