Ballenger Creek Middle School in Frederick, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ballenger Creek Middle School is a suburban public school in Frederick, Maryland that is part of Frederick County Public School District. It serves 777 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

777 Students

48 Teachers

5525 Ballenger Creek Pike

Frederick, MD 21703 View local requests

http://www.fcps.org

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Ballenger Creek Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Smith

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Ballenger Creek Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ballenger Creek Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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