Oxford Middle School in Oxford, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Oxford Middle School is a rural public school in Oxford, Michigan that is part of Oxford Community School District. It serves 938 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.1:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

938 Students

55 Teachers

1420 E Lakeville Rd

Oxford, MI 48371 View local requests

http://oxfordschools.org

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Oxford Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Brennan

Ms. House

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Oxford Middle School Demographics

25%

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.

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

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