Olde Towne Middle School in Ridgeland, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Olde Towne Middle School is a suburban public school in Ridgeland, Mississippi that is part of Madison County Schools. It serves 640 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

640 Students

60 Teachers

210 Sunnybrook Rd

Ridgeland, MS 39157 View local requests

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Olde Towne Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. L. White

Coach Makeba Crowley

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Olde Towne Middle School Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Olde Towne Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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