J M Mckenney Middle School
Canton, NY · Canton Central School District · Grades 5-8
113th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
J M Mckenney Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J M Mckenney Middle School 113th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
J M Mckenney Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
J M Mckenney Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 91.9% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near J M Mckenney Middle School
Typical home value $194K in zip 13617 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near J M Mckenney Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6A A Kingston Middle SchoolPotsdam Central School District · 10.7 mi away360th of 781
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 4Norwood-Norfolk Middle SchoolNorwood-Norfolk Central School District · 14.6 mi away498th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 4St Lawrence Middle SchoolBrasher Falls Central School District · 24 mi away516th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 55% - 3Gouverneur Middle SchoolGouverneur Central School District · 24.6 mi away562nd of 781
ELA 39% · Math 45% - 6J William Leary Junior High SchoolMassena Central School District · 25.7 mi away342nd of 781
ELA 52% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J M Mckenney Middle School in?
J M Mckenney Middle School is part of the Canton Central School District district in Canton, New York.
Is J M Mckenney Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J M Mckenney Middle School 113th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of J M Mckenney Middle School?
White 92%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 3%, Asian 2% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J M Mckenney Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13617 is $194K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.