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Canton Middle School

76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 7-8, Canton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Canton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Canton Middle School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Canton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#389 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Canton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Canton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Canton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Canton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Canton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton Middle School's ranking?
Canton Middle School is ranked #389 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Canton Middle School often compared to?
Canton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Middle School, Irving A. Robbins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Canton Middle School?
247 students attend Canton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Canton Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canton Middle School offer ?
Canton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton Middle School part of?
Canton Middle School is part of Canton School District.
In what neighborhood is Canton Middle School located?
Canton Middle School is located in the Collinsville neighborhood of Canton, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Collinsville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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