Redwood Middle School in Thousand Oaks, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Redwood Middle School is an urban public school in Thousand Oaks, California that is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District. It serves 653 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

653 Students

37 Teachers

233 W Gainsborough Rd

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 View local requests

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Redwood Middle School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

Redwood Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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