Jackson County Central Middle School in Lakefield, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jackson County Central Middle School is a rural public school in Lakefield, Minnesota that is part of Jackson County Central School District 2895. It serves 230 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

230 Students

15 Teachers

703 Mill Road East

Lakefield, MN 56150 View local requests

https://www.jccschools.com/middleschool

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Jackson County Central Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kolander

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Jackson County Central Middle School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

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.

Jackson County Central Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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