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Huey L. Porter Middle School

551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 377 students in grades 6-8, Huey L. Porter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Huey L. Porter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Huey L. Porter Middle School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Huey L. Porter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huey L. Porter Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#529 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Huey L. Porter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Huey L. Porter Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Huey L. Porter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Huey L. Porter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Huey L. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huey L. Porter Middle School's ranking?
Huey L. Porter Middle School is ranked #529 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Huey L. Porter Middle School often compared to?
Huey L. Porter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nichols Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Huey L. Porter Middle School?
377 students attend Huey L. Porter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Huey L. Porter Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huey L. Porter Middle School?
Huey L. Porter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huey L. Porter Middle School offer ?
Huey L. Porter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Huey L. Porter Middle School part of?
Huey L. Porter Middle School is part of Canton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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