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Canton Middle School

PublicGrades 7–8
Canton, Connecticut · Canton School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students214
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
214
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
23%-21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Canton Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Canton, Connecticut. The school enrolls 214 students. It is part of the Canton School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictCanton School District
County9110
CityCanton
ZIP06019
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090069001376

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment214
White77.6%
Hispanic / Latino7.9%
Black / African American7.5%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
77.6%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
7.5%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %23%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)