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J.L. Newbern Middle School

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J.L. Newbern Middle School is a rural public school in Valdosta, Georgia that is part of Valdosta City School District. It serves 725 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

725 Students

56 Teachers

2015 E Park Ave

Valdosta, GA 31602 View local requests

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J.L. Newbern Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

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J.L. Newbern Middle School

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J.L. Newbern Middle School has received support from 23 individuals from Georgia and 17 individuals out-of-state.

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