Nisqually Middle School in Lacey, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Nisqually Middle School is an urban public school in Lacey, Washington that is part of North Thurston School Dist 3. It serves 792 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

792 Students

40 Teachers

8100 Steilacoom Rd SE

Lacey, WA 98503 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Nisqually Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Oedewaldt

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Nisqually Middle School Demographics

60%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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.

Nisqually Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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