Very Good
#818 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 24% in state
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Elementary School · Canton City · North Canton, OH
A Canton City elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
239 Portage St NW, North Canton, OH 44720
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portage Collab Montessori 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$81,045
Median home value
$233,800
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver Child Development Center- IncPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Charles L Warstler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Frazer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 275 | 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 City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is a public elementary school in North Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
What grades does Portage Collab Montessori Middle School serve?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portage Collab Montessori Middle School rank in OH?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School ranks #818 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Portage Collab Montessori Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portage Collab Montessori Middle School a charter school?
No, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portage Collab Montessori Middle School a Title I school?
No, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
16.6% of students at Portage Collab Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (330) 966-1912
- Area population (ZIP 44720)
- 39,656
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 44720; 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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