Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Beacon Hill Middle School is a suburban public school in Decatur, Georgia that is part of City Schools of Decatur. It serves 1,285 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,285 Students

78 Teachers

220 W College Ave

Decatur, GA 30030 View local requests

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Beacon Hill Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Egan

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Beacon Hill Middle School Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

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.

Beacon Hill Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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