Canton


Summary:

The schools in Canton, Massachusetts provide a high-quality education, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is home to several standout institutions, including Canton High School, which ranks among the top 81 high schools in the state, and the highly-ranked Dean S. Luce Elementary School and Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School.

The schools in Canton demonstrate consistently strong performance across various metrics, including high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and impressive scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests. Canton High School stands out with a 96.2% four-year graduation rate and 66-72% proficiency rates on the MCAS, while the elementary and middle schools also show impressive academic achievements.

The district's commitment to providing equitable resources is evident, with similar spending per student across the schools, ranging from $17,513 to $18,463. Additionally, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, contributing to the overall high-quality educational experience for students. While the schools in Canton are performing at a high level, there may be opportunities to further improve in specific areas, such as narrowing achievement gaps or enhancing performance in certain subject areas.

District Detail

 960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

 (781) 821-5060

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,219

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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