Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 89 students in Canton School District.
Public Preschools in Canton School District have a diversity score of 0.65, which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
514 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
348 Students
11,935 Students
% Asian Students
11%
6%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
61,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
378 Students
25,234 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
2,032 Students
97,761 Students
% White Students
63%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
161 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
9,857 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
29,964
# Students in K Grade:
235
33,226
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
31,595
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
28,242
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
24,458
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
23,085
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
18,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
7,774
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
3,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
4,130
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
564
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
572
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
531
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
486
# Ungraded Students:
9
74
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,153 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
