Sanford Middle Magnet School in Sanford, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sanford Middle Magnet School is an urban public school in Sanford, Florida that is part of Seminole County Public Schools. It serves 1,385 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,385 Students

89 Teachers

1700 S French Ave

Sanford, FL 32771 View local requests

http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0151

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Sanford Middle Magnet School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Campagna

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Ms. Morris

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Sanford Middle Magnet School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

Sanford Middle Magnet School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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