Canton Middle School

Among the schools in Canton, Connecticut, is Canton Middle School, a small middle school. Enrollment stands at 214 students, covering grades 7 through 8. That puts enrollment 59% below the 521-student average for middle schools in Connecticut.

Enrollment across the 4 schools in Canton School District totals 1,416 students.

The student body at Canton Middle School is 78% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 8% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 5% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 64%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 38, compared with 70 nationally.

Canton Middle School reported 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 13.0:1. Middle schools in Connecticut have an average ratio of 11.3:1. Roughly 23% of students at Canton Middle School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 43% average for public schools in Capitol Planning Region.

American Community Survey estimates for Capitol Planning Region show that median household income comes to about $93,394, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county's public schools total 286, with about 137,047 students.

Among nearby public schools, Canton High School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Canton Middle School.

Locale data from NCES put Canton Middle School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).

Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 12%, from 243 to 214. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 11.1:1 to 13.0:1.

The allk12 page for Canton Middle School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.