HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 375 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 551 Finney Road in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Canton Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the academic rigors of high school. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond its academic core, HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL functions as an essential community hub in Canton. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that help build character and leadership skills. By maintaining an active presence through its official district website, the school strives to keep parents, guardians, and the local community informed and engaged in the educational progress and well-being of its students.

For more information, contact HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 407-1819 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
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HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 375 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
375
Teachers:
27.56
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 375 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
Two or more races
0.3%
White
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.