Walter C Young Middle School in Pembroke Pines, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Walter C Young Middle School is a suburban public school in Pembroke Pines, Florida that is part of Broward County Public Schools. It serves 647 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

647 Students

59 Teachers

901 NW 129th Ave

Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 View local requests

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

Walter C Young Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Walter C Young Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

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.

Walter C Young Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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