Ronald E McNair Middle School in Atascosa, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ronald E McNair Middle School is a rural public school in Atascosa, Texas that is part of Southwest Independent School District. It serves 762 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

762 Students

52 Teachers

11553 Pearsall Rd

Atascosa, TX 78002 View local requests

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Ronald E McNair Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. A. Pacheco

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Ronald E McNair Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ronald E McNair Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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