Lebanon Middle School in Lebanon, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lebanon Middle School is a town public school in Lebanon, Kentucky that is part of Marion County Public Schools. It serves 476 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

476 Students

# of teachers unavailable

200 Corporate Dr

Lebanon, KY 40033 View local requests

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Lebanon Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Aures Oindy Valera

Mrs. Wheatley

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Lebanon Middle School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Lebanon Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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