Cityside Middle School in Zeeland, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cityside Middle School is a suburban public school in Zeeland, Michigan that is part of Zeeland Public Schools. It serves 771 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

771 Students

36 Teachers

320 E Main Ave

Zeeland, MI 49464 View local requests

http://www.zps.org

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Cityside Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Roskamp

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Cityside Middle School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

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.

Cityside Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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