David E Owens Middle School in New Milford, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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David E Owens Middle School is a suburban public school in New Milford, New Jersey that is part of New Milford School District. It serves 459 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

459 Students

40 Teachers

470 Marion Ave

New Milford, NJ 07646 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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David E Owens Middle School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

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.

David E Owens Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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