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About this school
Newaygo Middle School is
a rural public school
in Newaygo, Michigan that is part of Newaygo Public School District.
It serves 472 students
in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
Its teachers have had 8 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
15%
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.
Newaygo Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Newaygo Middle School
$5,272
raised using DonorsChoose
8
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
33
donors
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Newaygo Middle School has received support from
29 individuals from Michigan and
4 individuals out-of-state.