Huey L. Porter Middle School
Canton, MS · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Huey L. Porter Middle School is a middle school located in Canton, Mississippi. The school serves 377 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Huey L. Porter Middle School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Huey L. Porter Middle School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Huey L. Porter Middle School has 377 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
Huey L. Porter Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Huey L. Porter Middle School is part of the Canton Public School Dist in Canton, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.