Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar ranks 212 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is an elementary school in Canton, Mississippi, serving 362 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Canton Public School District, which is ranked 100 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Despite having a predominantly African American student population (90.61% to 92.97%) and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating high economic disadvantage, Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar has consistently outperformed the Canton Public School District and the state average in several subject areas, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.2% for the district and 51.7% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 15.8 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby schools like Canton Elementary School and Mc Neal Elementary School.

When compared to other schools in the Canton Public School District, Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar generally performs better on standardized tests, especially in 5th grade ELA and Science. This could be due to factors such as more experienced teachers, better resources, or more targeted instructional strategies. However, the school's high poverty rate and predominantly minority student population suggest the need for continued focus on equity, culturally responsive practices, and targeted interventions to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046

(601) 855-7819

District: Canton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,204

Students who attend Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar usually attend:

Middle:	Huey L. Porter Middle School
	Nichols Middle School
High:	Canton Public High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

Hispanic:

6.7%

White:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Canton Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Canton Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (90.9%), Hispanic (6.7%), White (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Canton Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is 13.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Canton Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar is $12,204. 2 elementary schools in the Canton Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Canton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Public School District 100^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	82.77	52^nd	394	86.8%
2009	61.64	150^th	392	61.7%
2010	30.88	300^th	403	25.6%
2011	21.13	373^rd	418	10.8%
2012	30.14	320^th	414	22.7%
2013	28.46	320^th	408	21.6%
2014	16.66	357^th	394	9.4%
2015	15.60	376^th	402	6.5%
2017	17.42	352^nd	406	13.3%
2018	12.99	375^th	404	7.2%
2019	26.59	300^th	397	24.4%
2021	27.92	261^st	381	31.5%
2022	46.55	207^th	382	45.8%
2023	44.08	211^th	377	44.0%
2024	47.73	212^th	390	45.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	5	459	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	472
2008	2	444	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	458
2009	2	493	2	8	0	0	0	505
2010	11	533	3	4	0	0	1	552
2011	10	547	5	4	0	1	1	568
2012	7	567	2	5	0	1	1	583
2013	6	524	0	7	0	1	1	539
2014	5	453	2	9	0	0	6	475
2015	5	498	0	9	1	0	1	514
2016	9	520	0	10	1	0	4	544
2017	6	472	0	7	0	0	5	490
2018	6	440	1	12	1	0	2	462
2019	2	399	1	11	0	0	2	415
2020	5	395	2	20	0	0	2	424
2021	2	357	1	21	0	0	3	384
2022	4	330	0	22	0	0	4	360
2023	6	328	4	20	0	0	4	362
2024	7	351	0	26	0	0	2	386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	472	27.8	17.0	97
2008	458	27.2	16.8	87.3
2009	505	26.4	19.1	93.9
2010	552	22.1	24.9	91.8
2011	568	26.0	21.8	95.4
2012	583	31.4	18.5	95.4
2013	539	32.2	16.7	99.4
2014	475	26.6	17.8	96.6
2015	514	26.0	19.7	100
2016	544	29.0	18.7	100
2017	490	26.0	18.7	100
2018	462	25.7	17.9	100
2019	415	26.5	15.6	100
2020	424	25.9	16.3	100
2021	384	25.6	14.9	100
2022	360	22.6	15.8	100
2023	362	27.3	13.2	100
2024	386	27.8	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	472	27.8	17.0	97
2008	458	27.2	16.8	87.3
2009	505	26.4	19.1	93.9
2010	552	22.1	24.9	91.8
2011	568	26.0	21.8	95.4
2012	583	31.4	18.5	95.4
2013	539	32.2	16.7	99.4
2014	475	26.6	17.8	96.6
2015	514	26.0	19.7	100
2016	544	29.0	18.7	100
2017	490	26.0	18.7	100
2018	462	25.7	17.9	100
2019	415	26.5	15.6	100
2020	424	25.9	16.3	100
2021	384	25.6	14.9	100
2022	360	22.6	15.8	100
2023	362	27.3	13.2	100
2024	386	27.8	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,765
2018	$8,193
2019	$9,522
2020	$9,900
2021	$10,439
2022	$12,204

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 300^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 377 Elementary schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	29.5	35.1	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canton Public School District)	31.4	33.7	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	33.9	19.3	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canton Public School District)	47.9	24.9	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	32.2	50	17.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Public School District)	32.4	44.7	12.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	21	57.6	36.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canton Public School District)	34.5	48.4	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	31	53.6	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Public School District)	27.2	45	17.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	25.8	33.9	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canton Public School District)	30.8	44.6	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar)	50	73.2	23.2%
5th Grade Science (Canton Public School District)	44.3	68.8	24.5%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	362	12.8%
African American	399	328	17.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	11	20	81.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	6	200%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	386	28	13.8	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	351 (90.9%)	26 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.1	211^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	53.5	51.9	65.7	25.3	38.9	57.1	91.4	$12,204
Mc Neal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 Martin Luther King Drive	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-3654	391	26	14.7	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	343 (87.7%)	41 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)								$10,960
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	505 South Union Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 206-4544	9	6	1.5		1 (11.1%)	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Canton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Vanburen Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2400	387	27	14.1	100.0%	6 (1.6%)	252 (65.1%)	121 (31.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	32.2	270^th of 390 public elementary schools	30.8%		37	251^st of 377 public elementary schools	33.4%	19	26.1	51.5	42.0	27.5	30.9	53.1	73.4	$12,377
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 407-1810	399	28	14.3	100.0%	4 (1.0%)	336 (84.2%)	53 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	31.8	273^rd of 390 public elementary schools	30.0%		33.3	267^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.2%	6	44.5	37.3	47.4	20.7	33.9	48.3	67.2	$12,409
Madison Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Yandell Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-7710	749	50	15.0	41.7%	292 (39.0%)	387 (51.7%)	23 (3.1%)	25 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.8%)	78	70^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.1%		73.3	86^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.2%	16	70.3	69.6	56.7	69.0	61.7	74.0	79.5	$9,635
Mannsdale Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	371 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-3433	585	40	14.5	13.2%	428 (73.2%)	112 (19.1%)	6 (1.0%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	93.9	12^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.2	6^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	88.2	88.1	74.1	87.7	85.6	83.0	83.6	$10,248
Mannsdale Elementary	Public	K-2	443 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-0309	603	46	13.1	12.3%	432 (71.6%)	116 (19.2%)	10 (1.7%)	33 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$10,033
Madison Station Elementary School	Public	K-5	459 Reunion Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-6246	1,014	73	13.8	13.3%	686 (67.7%)	154 (15.2%)	11 (1.1%)	127 (12.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	29 (2.9%)	96.4	5^th of 390 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.1	2^nd of 377 public elementary schools	99.5%	3	93.6	90.6	83.7	88.9	82.3	89.3	92.9	$9,805
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	1209 Madison Avenue	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-6609	476	33	14.2	16.4%	332 (69.7%)	83 (17.4%)	16 (3.4%)	32 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	95.8	7^th of 390 public elementary schools	98.2%		97	3^rd of 377 public elementary schools	99.2%	4	89.5	85.9	78.6	83.6	83.9	88.6	96.0	$10,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

What schools do graduates of Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar attend?

Students who attend Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huey L. Porter Middle School
Middle : Nichols Middle School
High : Canton Public High School

What district is Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar in?

Canton Public School District

How many students attend Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar?

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar.

What is the racial makeup of Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar?

Students at Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar are 91% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar a good school?

Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar ranks 212^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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