Joyce Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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This gave me so much joy!\r\n\r\nIn addition to the students' enjoyment and feedback, a parent reinforced the idea that I chose a great book for the class to read as she really felt like her son, and all of the students in my class, could really relate to the material and take an interest in the book. This parent was especially happy that the book would continue to introduce new words and more vocabulary into her son's \"toolbox.\" I cannot express enough how much this donation helped my students' understanding of key reading concepts and we are so grateful to platforms like Donors Choose and donors like you for helping this come to life. 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About this school

Joyce Kilmer Middle School is a suburban public school in Vienna, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 1,199 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

1,199 Students

84 Teachers

8100 Wolftrap Rd

Vienna, VA 22182 View local requests

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Joyce Kilmer Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Moyo

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Joyce Kilmer Middle School Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

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.

Joyce Kilmer Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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