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Shelley S Boone Middle School is
a suburban public school
in Haines City, Florida that is part of Polk County School District.
It serves 1,259 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.3:1.
Its teachers have had 48 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Title 1
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Grades 6 - 8
1,259 Students
59 Teachers
225 S 22nd StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Shelley S Boone Middle School
$25,050
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48
projects
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teachers
funded
81
donors
8
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basic supplies
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books
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art supplies
Shelley S Boone Middle School has received support from
54 individuals from Florida and
27 individuals out-of-state.