Cimarron Middle School in Parker, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cimarron Middle School is a suburban public school in Parker, Colorado that is part of Douglas County School District RE-1. It serves 1,052 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,052 Students

69 Teachers

12130 Canterberry Pkwy

Parker, CO 80138 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Cimarron Middle School Demographics

15%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

Cimarron Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 7, 2025

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