John Muir Middle School in Wausau, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

John Muir Middle School is an urban public school in Wausau, Wisconsin that is part of Wausau School District. It serves 977 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

977 Students

74 Teachers

1400 Stewart Ave

Wausau, WI 54401 View local requests

http://www.wausauschools.org

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John Muir Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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John Muir Middle School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

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.

John Muir Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 23, 2026

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