H.H. Poole Middle School in Stafford, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

H.H. Poole Middle School is a suburban public school in Stafford, Virginia that is part of Stafford County School District. It serves 995 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.4:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

995 Students

54 Teachers

800 Eustace Rd

Stafford, VA 22554 View local requests

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H.H. Poole Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cunningham

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Ms. Watterson

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H.H. Poole Middle School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

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.

H.H. Poole Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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