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About this school
Ferndale Middle School is
a suburban public school
in Ferndale, Michigan that is part of Ferndale Public School District.
It serves 528 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
55%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Ferndale Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Ferndale Middle School
$14,394
raised using DonorsChoose
25
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
71
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Ferndale Middle School has received support from
62 individuals from Michigan and
9 individuals out-of-state.