Canton School District
School District · Canton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#82 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,828
+$457 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,277 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Canton
Canton is a Canton, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,277 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $21,828 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Canton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John F Kennedy, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Canton students show an average math proficiency of 60.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Canton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton with test data.
Schools in Canton
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 260
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton?
The average composite rating for Canton is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Canton?
Canton spends $21,828 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton?
John F Kennedy is the highest-rated school in Canton with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Canton?
Across schools in Canton with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Canton has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Canton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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