Ronald McNair 78

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

414 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ronald McNair Middle School (often referred to as McNair 78) is a public school located in the northern region of Huntsville, Alabama. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution serves students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Ronald McNair, the renowned physicist and NASA astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle *Challenger* disaster, the school reflects a commitment to academic achievement and the spirit of exploration.

The school is situated on Pulaski Pike and provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, McNair aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development within the local community. For the most current information regarding academic programs, faculty, or school policies, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official Huntsville City Schools website.

414

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ronald McNair 78
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	64
Black	321
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
321 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
64 (15.5 %)
White
16 (3.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7660
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 202

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ronald McNair 78
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	212
Grade 8	202

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ronald McNair 78
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	49%
Male	211	51%

Middle School 4th - 6th