Very Good
#299 of 990 schools in CT
Top 30% in state
Canton Intermediate School
Middle School · Canton School District · Canton, CT
A middle school in Canton, CT serving grades 4th – 6th.
39 Dyer Ave., Canton, CT 06019
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canton Intermediate School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canton Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,725
Median home value
$395,700
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Webb School in the ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Har-bur Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| The Master's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Thompson Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 4.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton Intermediate School is listed in Canton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton Intermediate School
Canton Intermediate School is a public middle school in Canton, CT, part of Canton School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades 4th-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton Intermediate School
What grades does Canton Intermediate School serve?
Canton Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Canton Intermediate School?
Canton Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Intermediate School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton Intermediate School rank in CT?
Canton Intermediate School ranks #299 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Canton Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canton Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Intermediate School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canton Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Canton Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Canton Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton Intermediate School?
20.1% of students at Canton Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (860) 693-7717
- Area population (ZIP 06019)
- 9,735
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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