Springbrook Middle School in Adrian, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Springbrook Middle School is a town public school in Adrian, Michigan that is part of Adrian Public Schools. It serves 612 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

612 Students

36 Teachers

615 Springbrook Ave

Adrian, MI 49221 View local requests

http://www.theadrianmaples.com

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Springbrook Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Scott

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Springbrook Middle School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

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.

Springbrook Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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