Murdock Middle School in Port Charlotte, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Murdock Middle School is a suburban public school in Port Charlotte, Florida that is part of Charlotte County Public School District. It serves 650 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.1:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

650 Students

36 Teachers

17325 Mariner Way

Port Charlotte, FL 33948 View local requests

http://yourcharlotteschools.net/mms

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Murdock Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Murdock Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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.

Murdock Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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