Canton Middle School
247 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Canton Middle School, located at 76 Simonds Avenue in Canton, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent learners, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and the high school experience. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for middle-school-aged children. By emphasizing a supportive community culture, the institution aims to prepare students for the complexities of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Canton Middle School is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school encourages a well-rounded educational experience by offering diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. Situated in the close-knit community of Canton, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them to be thoughtful, productive members of their community.
Beyond the classroom, Canton Middle School is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school encourages a well-rounded educational experience by offering diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. Situated in the close-knit community of Canton, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them to be thoughtful, productive members of their community.
247
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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White198 (80.2 %)
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Black21 (8.5 %)
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Hispanic16 (6.5 %)
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Asian8 (3.2 %)
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Two or More4 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Canton School District |
| Phone: | (860)693-7712 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 247 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 36 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
121
Grade 8
126
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 121 |
| Grade 8 | 126 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 127 | 51.4% |
| Male | 120 | 48.6% |
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