Acadia Middle School in Clifton Park, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Acadia Middle School is a suburban public school in Clifton Park, New York that is part of Shenendehowa Central School District. It serves 715 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

715 Students

51 Teachers

970 Route 146

Clifton Park, NY 12065 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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Acadia Middle School Demographics

25%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

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.

Acadia Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 24, 2026

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