Middle Schools in Canton City

The Canton City school district in Ohio is home to 5 middle schools serving students in grades 5-8. These schools, which include Crenshaw Middle School, STEAMM Academy, Youtz Intermediate School, Clarendon Intermediate School, and McGregor Intermediate School, face significant challenges with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages.

Among the middle schools, STEAMM Academy stands out as a relative bright spot, with the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.9% of 5th graders at STEAMM Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Canton City district average of 51.7%. Additionally, McGregor Intermediate School has relatively strong math performance, with 60.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the district average of 35.8%.

However, the middle schools in Canton City face significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.5% at Clarendon Intermediate to 43.0% at Crenshaw Middle and Youtz Intermediate. These rates are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the middle schools in Canton City generally perform below the state averages on Ohio state tests across subjects and grade levels, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.