Clark Lane Middle School in Waterford, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Clark Lane Middle School is a suburban public school in Waterford, Connecticut that is part of Waterford Public School District. It serves 507 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

507 Students

53 Teachers

105 Clark Ln

Waterford, CT 06385 View local requests

http://www.waterfordschools.org/cl/index.htm

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Clark Lane Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mellon

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Clark Lane Middle School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

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.

Clark Lane Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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