McGuire Middle School in Lakeville, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McGuire Middle School is a suburban public school in Lakeville, Minnesota that is part of Lakeville Independent School District 194. It serves 844 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.6:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

844 Students

41 Teachers

21220 Holyoke Ave

Lakeville, MN 55044 View local requests

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McGuire Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Knight

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McGuire Middle School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

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

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