William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

William Annin Middle School is a suburban public school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey that is part of Bernards Township School District. It serves 1,126 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.8:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,126 Students

128 Teachers

70 Quincy Rd

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 View local requests

http://williamannin.bernardsboe.com/

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Mrs. Madame Dawn Fiorilli

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William Annin Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

William Annin Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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