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Canton Middle School (Closed 2010)

801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Canton Middle School serves 272 students in grades 7-8. 
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
77%
33%
White
9%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Canton Middle School?
272 students attend Canton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canton Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Canton Middle School offer ?
Canton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Canton Middle School part of?
Canton Middle School is part of Baltimore City 51±¬ÁÏs.

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