Coastal Middle School in Savannah, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Coastal Middle School is a suburban public school in Savannah, Georgia that is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District. It serves 486 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

486 Students

56 Teachers

4595 US Highway 80 E

Savannah, GA 31410 View local requests

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Coastal Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Puckerin 6th grade

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Coastal Middle School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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.

Coastal Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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