Canton


Summary:

The Canton school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its consistently high-performing schools, with several standout institutions that rank among the top in the state.

Canton High School is the district's flagship, consistently ranking in the top 25% of high schools in Massachusetts. It boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, strong test scores, a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.3%, and a low dropout rate of 2.7%. Wm H Galvin Middle School also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 15% of Massachusetts middle schools with above-average test scores. At the elementary level, John F. Kennedy Elementary stands out for its particularly strong performance in Mathematics, with over 65% of students proficient or better across all grade levels.

Overall, the Canton school district demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, with all of its schools outperforming state averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The district's investment in resources, such as small class sizes and high per-student spending, appears to be contributing to the success of its students. While there may be room for improvement in a few areas, the Canton schools are consistently delivering a high-quality education that exceeds the standards set at the state level.

District Detail

 960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

 (781) 821-5060

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,314

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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