DR RONALD E MCNAIR J H

www.alvinisd.net/o/drronaldjh

1,034 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Junior High School is a public middle school located in Pearland, Texas, and is part of the Pearland Independent School District (PISD). Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the American physicist and NASA astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle *Challenger* disaster. True to its namesake, the school emphasizes academic excellence, STEM initiatives, and a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school education.

The campus is situated in a residential area of Pearland and functions as a core component of the local educational pipeline. It is well-regarded for its diverse extracurricular offerings, which typically include competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various academic clubs designed to foster a well-rounded middle school experience. As part of Pearland ISD, McNair Junior High focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and the pursuit of individual potential.

1,034

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR RONALD E MCNAIR J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	238
Black	312
Asian	291
Two or More	49

Black
312 (30.2%)
Asian
291 (28.1%)
Hispanic
238 (23.0%)
White
144 (13.9%)
Two or More
49 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALVIN ISD
Phone:	(713)814-7200
Website:	http://www.alvinisd.net/o/drronaldjh
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,034
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 332

Grade 7 343

Grade 8 359