Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Ronald Mcnair Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
10%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Ronald Mcnair Academy?
114 students attend Ronald Mcnair Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ronald Mcnair Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald Mcnair Academy?
Ronald Mcnair Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ronald Mcnair Academy offer ?
Ronald Mcnair Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ronald Mcnair Academy part of?
Ronald Mcnair Academy is part of Ravenswood City Elementary School District.
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