For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,228 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,228 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
358 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
366 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
2,058 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
64%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
215 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
240
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,088 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,626
$23,971
Spending / Student
$23,088
$24,732
Best Canton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5080
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5080
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Dean S Luce
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5075
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5075
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Peter M Hansen
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5085
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5085
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Wm H Galvin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5070
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: n/an/a
960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5060
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5060
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,228 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #92 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
64% of Canton School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,088 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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