Homer Middle School in Homer, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Homer Middle School is a rural public school in Homer, Michigan that is part of Homer Community School District. It serves 268 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

268 Students

20 Teachers

403 S Hillsdale St

Homer, MI 49245 View local requests

http://www.homerschools.net

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Homer Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Homer Middle School Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Homer Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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