Depew Middle School in Depew, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Depew Middle School is a suburban public school in Depew, New York that is part of Depew Union Free School District. It serves 415 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

415 Students

31 Teachers

5201 Transit Rd

Depew, NY 14043 View local requests

http://www.depewschools.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Depew Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Van Kuren

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Depew Middle School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

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.

Depew Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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