South Vermillion Middle School in Clinton, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Vermillion Middle School is a rural public school in Clinton, Indiana that is part of South Vermillion Community School District. It serves 343 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.1:1. 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

343 Students

31 Teachers

950 Wildcat Dr

Clinton, IN 47842 View local requests

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South Vermillion Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Sellers

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South Vermillion Middle School Demographics

62%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

South Vermillion Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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