Atascadero Middle School in Atascadero, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Atascadero Middle School is a suburban public school in Atascadero, California that is part of Atascadero Unified School District. It serves 855 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.4:1. Its teachers have had 61 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

855 Students

42 Teachers

6501 Lewis Ave

Atascadero, CA 93422 View local requests

https://www.atasusd.org/AMS

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Atascadero Middle School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

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.

Atascadero Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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