Shaker Middle School in Latham, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shaker Middle School is a suburban public school in Latham, New York that is part of North Colonie Central Schools. It serves 1,458 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.2:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,458 Students

72 Teachers

475 Watervliet Shaker Rd

Latham, NY 12110 View local requests

http://www.northcolonie.org/shakerjuniorhigh

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Mrs. Goldberg

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Shaker Middle School Demographics

40%

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.

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

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