Huey L. Porter Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
Should you attend Huey L. Porter Middle School or Nichols Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 376 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 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 388 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
376 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#491 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
122
132
Grade 7 Students
115
130
Grade 8 Students
128
118
Ungraded Students
11
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
82%
84%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.30
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
n/a
