Waldon Middle School in Lake Orion, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Waldon Middle School is a suburban public school in Lake Orion, Michigan that is part of Lake Orion Community Schools. It serves 514 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

514 Students

29 Teachers

2509 Waldon Rd

Lake Orion, MI 48360 View local requests

http://www.lakeorionschools.org

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Waldon Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Cebelak

Mrs. Hay

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Waldon Middle School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

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

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