- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atascosa, TX
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ronald E Mcnair Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484095004660
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald E Mcnair Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 784
- students enrolled
Ronald E Mcnair Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ronald E Mcnair Middle held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484095004660 · Atascosa, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 15.7:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Ronald E Mcnair Middle held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ronald E Mcnair Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- This school 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- Sharon Christa 767
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
767 students
What this shows Ronald E Mcnair Middle reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald E Mcnair Middle compares
Ronald E Mcnair Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 6.0%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Ronald E Mcnair Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald E Mcnair Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald E Mcnair Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald E Mcnair Middle
How many students attend Ronald E Mcnair Middle?
Ronald E Mcnair Middle has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atascosa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E Mcnair Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E Mcnair Middle is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald E Mcnair Middle?
75.1% of students at Ronald E Mcnair Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald E Mcnair Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ronald E Mcnair Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Atascosa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald E Mcnair Middle?
Ronald E Mcnair Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Southwest Isd?
Besides Ronald E Mcnair Middle, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.