Shumate Middle School in Gibraltar, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shumate Middle School is a suburban public school in Gibraltar, Michigan that is part of Gibraltar School District. It serves 810 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.3:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

810 Students

38 Teachers

30448 W Jefferson Ave

Gibraltar, MI 48173 View local requests

http://www.gibdist.net/shumate-middle

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Shumate Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Kathryn Gregorich-Filkins

Mrs. Madgwick

Mrs. Walchak

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Shumate Middle School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

Shumate Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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