Colton Middle School in Colton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Colton Middle School is a suburban public school in Colton, California that is part of Colton Joint Unified School District. It serves 831 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

831 Students

47 Teachers

670 W Laurel St

Colton, CA 92324 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Colton Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

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.

Colton Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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