West Deptford Middle School in West Deptford, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Deptford Middle School is a suburban public school in West Deptford, New Jersey that is part of West Deptford Township School District. It serves 832 students in grades 4 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 4 - 8

832 Students

71 Teachers

675 Grove Rd

West Deptford, NJ 08066 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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West Deptford Middle School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

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.

West Deptford Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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