Rombout Middle School in Beacon, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rombout Middle School is a suburban public school in Beacon, New York that is part of Beacon City School District. It serves 590 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

590 Students

61 Teachers

84 Matteawan Rd

Beacon, NY 12508 View local requests

http://www.beaconcityk12.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Rombout Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Landivar

Mr. Mills

Mrs. Virgadamo

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Rombout Middle School Demographics

55%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

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

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