Wonder Junior High School in West Memphis, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wonder Junior High School is a suburban public school in West Memphis, Arkansas that is part of West Memphis School District. It serves 511 students in grades 7 - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 7 - 9

511 Students

44 Teachers

2501 East Broadway

West Memphis, AR 72301 View local requests

https://www.wmsd.net/o/wonderjr

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Wonder Junior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Wonder Junior High School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

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.

Wonder Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 20, 2026

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