Carman Ainsworth Middle School in Flint, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carman Ainsworth Middle School is a suburban public school in Flint, Michigan that is part of Carman Ainsworth Community School District. It serves 652 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 37 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

652 Students

51 Teachers

1409 W Maple Ave

Flint, MI 48507 View local requests

http://www.carman.k12.mi.us

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Carman Ainsworth Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

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.

Carman Ainsworth Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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