Deland-Weldon Middle School in Weldon, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Deland-Weldon Middle School is a rural public school in Weldon, Illinois that is part of Deland-weldon Cmty Unit SD 57. It serves 127 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 42.3:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

127 Students

3 Teachers

2311 N 300 East Rd

Weldon, IL 61882 View local requests

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Deland-Weldon Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Decker

Mrs. Humer

Mrs. Long

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Deland-Weldon Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Deland-Weldon Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 29, 2025

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