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#865 of 1,356 schools in AL
Ronald Mcnair 78
Middle School · Huntsville City · Huntsville, AL
A Huntsville City middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald Mcnair 78 score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald Mcnair 78 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,963
Median home value
$126,100
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science Foreign Language Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Academy for Academics and Arts Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Oakwood Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntsville City
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #33 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald Mcnair 78 is listed in Huntsville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald Mcnair 78
Ronald Mcnair 78 is a public middle school in Huntsville, AL, part of Huntsville City, serving approximately 411 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald Mcnair 78
What grades does Ronald Mcnair 78 serve?
Ronald Mcnair 78 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ronald Mcnair 78?
Ronald Mcnair 78 has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair 78?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair 78 is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald Mcnair 78 rank in AL?
Ronald Mcnair 78 ranks #865 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Ronald Mcnair 78's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald Mcnair 78 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ronald Mcnair 78?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald Mcnair 78 has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Ronald Mcnair 78 a charter school?
No, Ronald Mcnair 78 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald Mcnair 78 a Title I school?
No, Ronald Mcnair 78 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald Mcnair 78?
88.1% of students at Ronald Mcnair 78 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (256) 428-7660
- Area population (ZIP 35810)
- 32,705
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35810; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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