Eight Corners School in Scarborough, Maine on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eight Corners School is a suburban public school in Scarborough, Maine that is part of Scarborough Public Schools. It serves 214 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 2

214 Students

18 Teachers

22 Mussey Rd

Scarborough, ME 04074 View local requests

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Eight Corners School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Allen

Mrs. Deterding

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Eight Corners School Demographics

10%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

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.

Eight Corners School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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