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Waterville Junior High School is
a town public school
in Waterville, Maine that is part of Waterville Public Schools.
It serves 333 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Waterville Junior High School
$17,600
raised using DonorsChoose
30
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
64
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Waterville Junior High School has received support from
42 individuals from Maine and
22 individuals out-of-state.
