Oakville Middle School in Saint Louis, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Oakville Middle School is a suburban public school in Saint Louis, Missouri that is part of Mehlville School District R9. It serves 630 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

630 Students

40 Teachers

5950 Telegraph Rd

Saint Louis, MO 63129 View local requests

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Mr. Gotsch

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Oakville Middle School Demographics

15%

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.

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

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