Mcnair Middle School in Fayetteville, AR serves grades 5–6 with 761 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Fayetteville School District average of 17:1.
Math proficiency is 67%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 53%, although it has declined from a peak of 92% in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 71%, significantly higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 52%, but shows a downward trend from 93% reported in 2012.
Science proficiency is 64%, exceeding the state average of 36% and district average of 47%, with stable scores maintained from 2021 to 2022.
The school's overall ranking declined from #7 in 2015 to #28 in 2023, and the graduation rate remains steady at 80%, which is lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 90%.
Enrollment has increased modestly from 688 students in 2021 to 761 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 19% in 2021 to 12% in 2023, indicating a slight shift in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnair Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mcnair Middle School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcnair Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnair Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnair Middle School's ranking?
Mcnair Middle School is ranked #28 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mcnair Middle School often compared to?
Mcnair Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holt Middle School, Owl Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mcnair Middle School?
670 students attend Mcnair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mcnair Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnair Middle School?
Mcnair Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcnair Middle School offer ?
Mcnair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcnair Middle School part of?
Mcnair Middle School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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