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About this school
Middlefork School is
a public school
in Danville, Illinois that is part of Illinois Dept Of Education.
It serves 69 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Not specified
69 Students
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70%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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Middlefork School
$6,247
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
54
donors
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Middlefork School has received support from
36 individuals from Illinois and
18 individuals out-of-state.
