Waukee Middle School in Waukee, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Waukee Middle School is a suburban public school in Waukee, Iowa that is part of Waukee Community School District. It serves 867 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

867 Students

57 Teachers

905 S Warrior Ln

Waukee, IA 50263 View local requests

http://www.waukeeschools.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Waukee Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Boyle

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Waukee Middle School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

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.

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

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