Canton Area Sd School District
School District · Canton, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,229
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,229
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Canton Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Canton Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Canton Area EL Sch
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Canton Jshs
Canton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#231 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,229
+$1,089 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
806 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canton Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Canton Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton Area EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Canton Jshs | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Canton Area Sd
Canton Area Sd is a Canton, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 806 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $19,229 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Canton Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canton Area EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Canton Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Canton Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Canton Area Sd
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 806
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton Area Sd?
Canton Area Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Canton Area Sd is 6.7/10. 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 Area Sd?
Canton Area Sd spends $19,229 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton Area Sd is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton Area Sd?
Canton Area EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Canton Area Sd with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Canton Area Sd?
Across schools in Canton Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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