Serving 596 students in grades 7-8, Canton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton Middle School's student population of 596 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
59%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton Middle School's ranking?
Canton Middle School is ranked #2158 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Canton Middle School often compared to?
Canton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanover Countryside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Canton Middle School?
596 students attend Canton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Canton Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 SD U-46 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (if no snow days)
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
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