Sunnymead Middle School in Moreno Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sunnymead Middle School is a suburban public school in Moreno Valley, California that is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District. It serves 1,147 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,147 Students

58 Teachers

23996 Eucalyptus Ave

Moreno Valley, CA 92553 View local requests

http://sunnymeadmiddle.mvusd.net/

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Sunnymead Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Sunnymead Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 15, 2026

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