Bayshore Middle School in Leonardo, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bayshore Middle School is a suburban public school in Leonardo, New Jersey that is part of Middletown Township School District. It serves 541 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.3:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

541 Students

58 Teachers

834 Leonardville Rd

Leonardo, NJ 07737 View local requests

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Bayshore Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Alpaugh

Mrs. Gauntt

Mrs. Miller

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Bayshore Middle School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

12%

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.

Bayshore Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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