James Moran Middle School in Wallingford, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James Moran Middle School is a suburban public school in Wallingford, Connecticut that is part of Wallingford Public School District. It serves 530 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.0:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

530 Students

59 Teachers

141 Hope Hill Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492 View local requests

http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=11520

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James Moran Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

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.

James Moran Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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