Canton School District
For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public preschool in Canton School District, serving 88 students. public preschool in Canton School District have a diversity score of 0.57, which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Canton School District |
| School District Website | http://www.cantonma.org |
| School District Phone Number | (781) 821-5060 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 513 Schools |
| # of Students | 88 Students | 195,337 Students |
| # of Teachers | 5 Teachers | 14,597 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #101 out of 403 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 450 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 11,985 Students |
| % Asian Students | 9% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 9 Students | 51,002 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 9 Students | 22,147 Students |
| % Black Students | 10% | 12% |
| # of White Students | 56 Students | 101,207 Students |
| % White Students | 64% | 52% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 150 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 6 Students | 8,389 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 88 | 29,163 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 31,729 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 28,874 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 26,381 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 23,740 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 21,827 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 18,090 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 7,618 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 3,654 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 3,708 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 182 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 132 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 127 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 111 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $18,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,623 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $61 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $58 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,289 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,623 | $18,839 |
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Canton School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rodman Early Childhood Center960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5060
Grades: PK | 88 students
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