Very Good
#1308 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 38% in state
Canton South Middle School
Middle School · Canton Local · Canton, OH
A Canton Local middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4404 Cleveland Ave S, Canton, OH 44707
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canton South Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Canton South 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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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
$38,983
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 2.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Steamm AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–8 | 3.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 3.7 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Clarendon Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–6 | 4.3 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canton Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton South Middle School is listed in Canton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton South Middle School
Canton South Middle School is a public middle school in Canton, OH, part of Canton Local, serving approximately 368 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton South Middle School
What grades does Canton South Middle School serve?
Canton South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Canton South Middle School?
Canton South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton South Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton South Middle School rank in OH?
Canton South Middle School ranks #1,308 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Canton South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton South Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canton South Middle School a charter school?
No, Canton South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Canton South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (330) 484-8015
- Area population (ZIP 44707)
- 8,849
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 44707; 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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