Jefferson Middle School in Springfield, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jefferson Middle School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Illinois that is part of Springfield Public Schools District 186. It serves 505 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 46 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

505 Students

43 Teachers

3001 S Allis St

Springfield, IL 62703 View local requests

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Jefferson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cuzzort

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Jefferson Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

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.

Jefferson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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