Crofton Middle School in Gambrills, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Crofton Middle School is a suburban public school in Gambrills, Maryland that is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It serves 1,345 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.2:1. Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,345 Students

70 Teachers

2301 Davidsonville Rd

Gambrills, MD 21054 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

Crofton Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kee

Mrs. Woody

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Crofton Middle School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Crofton Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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