Below Average
#2935 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
Middle School · Brevard · Rockledge, FL
A Brevard middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 CHALLENGER DR, Rockledge, FL 32955
- Math 42% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald Mcnair Magnet 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,133
Median home value
$327,000
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32955; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #75 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Rockledge, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 355 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,935 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
What grades does Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School serve?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School rank in FL?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School ranks #2,935 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Magnet Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School a charter school?
No, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School?
57.7% of students at Ronald Mcnair Magnet 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (321) 633-3630
- Area population (ZIP 32955)
- 40,413
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32955; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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