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#3001 of 3,813 schools in IL

Canton Middle School

Middle School · Sd U-46 · Streamwood, IL

A Sd U-46 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 Sunset Cir, Streamwood, IL 60107

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Students at Canton Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated838/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Streamwood), 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

$101,017

Median home value

$258,300

Median rent

$1,849/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#25 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canton Middle School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canton Middle School

Canton Middle School is a public middle school in Streamwood, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 532 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,001 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canton Middle School

What grades does Canton Middle School serve?

Canton Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Canton Middle School?

Canton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canton Middle School rank in IL?

Canton Middle School ranks #3,001 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Canton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Canton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canton Middle School a charter school?

No, Canton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Canton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton Middle School?

44.0% of students at Canton Middle 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%
Area population (ZIP 60107)
38,965
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
40.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60107; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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