Very Good
#181 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 17% in state
Mcnair Middle School
Middle School · Fayetteville School District · Fayetteville, AR
A Fayetteville School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3030 E MISSION BLVD, Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Math 67% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnair Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcnair Middle School 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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
$60,232
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Prism Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| The New SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayetteville School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcnair Middle School is listed in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnair Middle School
Mcnair Middle School is a public middle school in Fayetteville, AR, part of Fayetteville School District, serving approximately 761 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnair Middle School
What grades does Mcnair Middle School serve?
Mcnair Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Mcnair Middle School?
Mcnair Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcnair Middle School rank in AR?
Mcnair Middle School ranks #181 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mcnair Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnair Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mcnair Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnair Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcnair Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcnair Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnair Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcnair Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnair Middle School?
19.1% of students at Mcnair Middle School 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (479) 527-3660
- Area population (ZIP 72703)
- 35,964
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72703; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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