Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar's student population of 360 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar 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 Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#554 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
37%
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20-24%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
4%
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Black
92%
47%
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White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar's ranking?
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is ranked #554 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar?
360 students attend Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar?
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar offer ?
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar part of?
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is part of Canton Public School Dist School District.

School Reviews

5   8/11/2023
My daughter really loves going to this school the teachers principal and other school staff are very helpful and friendly and the students learn daily they have activities for them to do on a day-to-day basis.
- Posted by Parent - Shameka

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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