Canton Middle School

548 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Canton Middle School, located in Streamwood, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, Canton Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school environment is characterized by its dedication to inclusive practices and student engagement. Faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, viewing community involvement as a cornerstone of student success. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, elective options, and support services, Canton Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. Its location in Streamwood provides a central hub for neighborhood students, reinforcing the school’s identity as a focal point for academic excellence and local pride.

548

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	304
Black	35
Asian	59
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

Hispanic
304 (55.5 %)
White
130 (23.7 %)
Asian
59 (10.8 %)
Black
35 (6.4 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(630)213-5525
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/canton
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 293