Veronica E Connor Middle School in Grand Island, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Veronica E Connor Middle School is a suburban public school in Grand Island, New York that is part of Grand Island Central School District. It serves 609 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

609 Students

49 Teachers

1100 Ransom Rd

Grand Island, NY 14072 View local requests

http://www.grandislandschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Veronica E Connor Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Murray

Ms. Valle

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Veronica E Connor Middle School Demographics

28%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

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.

Veronica E Connor Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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