J M Mckenney Middle School
Canton, NY · Canton Central School District
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, fringe
113th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
99 STATE ST, Canton, NY 13617
(315)386-8561NCES ID 360647004763Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 91.9% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $194K in zip 13617 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than J M Mckenney Middle School
- #360A A Kingston Middle SchoolPotsdam Central School District · 10.7 mi away360th of 781
ELA 60% ▲8 · Math 50% ▼50Compare - #498Norwood-Norfolk Middle SchoolNorwood-Norfolk Central School District · 14.6 mi away498th of 781
ELA 43% ▼9 · Math 48% ▼52Compare - #516St Lawrence Middle SchoolBrasher Falls Central School District · 24 mi away516th of 781
ELA 34% ▼18 · Math 55% ▼45Compare - #562Gouverneur Middle SchoolGouverneur Central School District · 24.6 mi away562nd of 781
ELA 39% ▼13 · Math 45% ▼55Compare - #342J William Leary Junior High SchoolMassena Central School District · 25.7 mi away342nd of 781
ELA 52% = · Math 62% ▼38Compare
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.