Cross Keys Middle School in Florissant, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cross Keys Middle School is a suburban public school in Florissant, Missouri that is part of Ferguson - Florissant School District R2. It serves 610 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 70 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

610 Students

48 Teachers

14205 Cougar Dr

Florissant, MO 63033 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

Cross Keys Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. W, Mr. Z and Spirit Committee

Ms. Washington

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Cross Keys Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

Cross Keys Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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