Canton Middle School (Closed 2010)

Canton Middle School serves 272 students in grades 7-8. 
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
272 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
77%
33%
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White
9%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Canton Middle School?
272 students attend Canton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canton Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Canton Middle School offer ?
Canton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Canton Middle School part of?
Canton Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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