Nichols Middle School
Tel:
(601)859-3741
- Nichols Middle School serves 402 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Nichols Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nichols Middle School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nichols Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nichols Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #763 out of 840 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 8% | 4% |
| Black | 92% | 49% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nichols Middle School is Canton Public High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Huey L. Porter Middle School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mc Neal Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Mc Neal Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 532 students
0.3 miles
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-3654 0.3 K-2 532 - Canton Canton Career Center Vocational School
Grades: M
0.7 miles
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-3984 0.7 M n/a - Canton Canton Educational Services Center Alternative School
Grades: M
1.0 miles
529 N. Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-5010 1.0 M n/a - Madison Madison Co. Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: M
1.8 miles
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601)607-7963 1.8 M n/a - Canton Canton Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 473 students
2.0 miles
740 East Academy Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-2400 2.0 3-5 473
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