- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockledge, FL
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120015000096
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rockledge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120015000096 · Rockledge, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 262
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
262 students
What this shows Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School compares
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 23.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockledge, FL. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
52.7% of students at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Rockledge, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School rank among public schools in Rockledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.