Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
378 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences, located in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Canton Public School District. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that integrates a traditional curriculum with an intensive focus on the arts and sciences. By emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and creative expression, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for success in higher education and future professional endeavors.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Canton community, striving to provide its diverse student body with equitable opportunities for growth and achievement. As a central component of the district’s efforts to foster excellence in specialized education, the school utilizes its facilities and resources to encourage extracurricular involvement and artistic development. Through its commitment to high academic standards and innovative instruction, the Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences serves as a pivotal educational hub for students seeking a focused and enriched learning experience.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Canton community, striving to provide its diverse student body with equitable opportunities for growth and achievement. As a central component of the district’s efforts to foster excellence in specialized education, the school utilizes its facilities and resources to encourage extracurricular involvement and artistic development. Through its commitment to high academic standards and innovative instruction, the Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences serves as a pivotal educational hub for students seeking a focused and enriched learning experience.
378
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Black | 342 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Black342 (90.5%)
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Hispanic30 (7.9%)
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White4 (1.1%)
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Asian1 (0.3%)
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Two or More1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Canton Public Schools |
| Phone: | (601)855-7819 |
| Website: | http://cantonschools.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 378 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 374 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
37
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 61 |
| Grade 2 | 42 |
| Grade 3 | 60 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 181 | 47.9% |
| Male | 197 | 52.1% |
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