Huey L. Porter Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
Should I attend Huey L. Porter Middle School or Nichols Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Huey L. Porter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Nichols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 373 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 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Nichols 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 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
373 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#626 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
128
117
Grade 7 Students
119
131
Grade 8 Students
115
126
Ungraded Students
11
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
83%
87%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.29
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
n/a
