Russell O Brackman Middle School in Barnegat, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Russell O Brackman Middle School is a suburban public school in Barnegat, New Jersey that is part of Barnegat Township School District. It serves 540 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

540 Students

62 Teachers

600 Barnegat Blvd N

Barnegat, NJ 08005 View local requests

http://www.barnegatschools.com

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Russell O Brackman Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Russell O Brackman Middle School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

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.

Russell O Brackman Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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