Fair Plain Middle School in Benton Harbor, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fair Plain Middle School is a suburban public school in Benton Harbor, Michigan that is part of Benton Harbor Area School District. It serves 240 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

240 Students

16 Teachers

120 E Napier Ave

Benton Harbor, MI 49022 View local requests

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Fair Plain Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ledezma

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Fair Plain Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Fair Plain Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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