RONALD E MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

RONALD E MCNAIR MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SOUTHWEST ISD school district, located in ATASCOSA, TX with about 729 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, RONALD E MCNAIR MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ronald E. McNair Middle School, located in Atascosa, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Southwest Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the renowned physicist and NASA astronaut. The school’s mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and preparation for high school success.

As part of the Southwest ISD community, the school provides a diverse range of educational experiences, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students during their formative middle school years. The campus emphasizes a collaborative culture between educators, students, and families, aiming to bridge the transition from elementary school to the more demanding curriculum of secondary education. Through its programming, McNair Middle School strives to inspire students to achieve their personal best while upholding the legacy of excellence associated with its namesake.

For more information, contact RONALD E MCNAIR MIDDLE at (210) 622-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.