Canton Middle School - 04

Canton School District 41-1
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
203 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Canton Middle School, located at 800 N Main St in Canton, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for the local community as part of the Canton School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the transitional needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the institution strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the surrounding Canton area.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. As part of the broader Canton School District, the middle school benefits from a cohesive educational framework that prioritizes community engagement, parental involvement, and the effective use of technology in the classroom. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on their official website at http://www.cantonsdk12.org.
203
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (91.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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 41-1
Phone: (605)764-2706
Website: http://www.cantonsdk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 6 62
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio