RONALD MCNAIR MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.mcnair.ms.brevard.k12.fl.us

364 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School, located in Rockledge, Florida, is a public magnet institution within the Brevard Public Schools district. Named in honor of astronaut and physicist Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration, and the development of future leaders. By utilizing a specialized magnet curriculum, the school aims to provide students with rigorous learning opportunities designed to challenge them while preparing them for high school and beyond.

The school is noted for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in both academics and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its unique educational focus, McNair Magnet Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking and innovation among its diverse student body. Families interested in the school’s specific magnet programs, enrollment criteria, or campus culture can find detailed resources and updates regarding student life on their official website.

364

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RONALD MCNAIR MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	80
Black	117
Asian	5
Two or More	30

White
132 (36.3 %)
Black
117 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (22.0 %)
Two or More
30 (8.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)633-3630
Website:	http://www.mcnair.ms.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 7 208

Grade 8 156