Jere L Stambaugh Middle School in Auburndale, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jere L Stambaugh Middle School is a suburban public school in Auburndale, Florida that is part of Polk County School District. It serves 1,013 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,013 Students

57 Teachers

226 N Main St

Auburndale, FL 33823 View local requests

http://www.stambaughmiddle.com/

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Jere L Stambaugh Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gautier

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Jere L Stambaugh Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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.

Jere L Stambaugh Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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