Koda Middle School in Clifton Park, New York on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koda Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5254638,"projectId":9689211,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere appreciation for your incredibly generous donation of Regents test day kit supplies. Your support now is a crucial step in preparing our students for the final, high-stakes exam in June after a full year of rigorous study.\r\nYour contribution means that every student is guaranteed to have a comprehensive kit ready for them on test day, allowing them to focus entirely on their work. These supplies include the precise rulers needed for accurate graphing lines, reliable erasers for confident problem-solving, and special file folders which we will use to organize their essential review materials.\r\n\r\nYour investment provides more than just supplies; it provides our students with a promise of support and removes a layer of stress for the big day. The candy and gum will be a perfect, much-needed boost of energy right before they begin the exam.Thank you for partnering with me to ensure their success!","fullyFundedDate":1757683070391,"projectUrl":"project/regents-ready/9689211/","projectTitle":"Regents Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5254638_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693534827870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-frazer"},{"teacherId":5254638,"projectId":9549467,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly helpful donation of calculators, floor cushions, and clear band-aids to my math classroom. These items are already enhancing our learning environment every day. The calculators are an essential resource, ensuring all students have the tools they need to explore challenging mathematical concepts like multi-step linear equations without computational barriers. This allows us to focus on the crucial skill of mathematical reasoning.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions have been a wonderful addition, creating flexible and comfortable seating options that promote collaboration during group problem-solving sessions and peer-tutoring. I've noticed a real difference in student engagement and focus during these activities.\r\n\r\nAnd thank you for the band-aids—a simple necessity that helps me quickly handle minor situations and keep our students safe and ready to learn. Thank you for your generous investment in the resources that directly support my students' mathematical growth and well-being. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755732700631,"projectUrl":"project/supply-refresh/9549467/","projectTitle":"Supply Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5254638_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693534827870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-frazer"},{"teacherId":5254638,"projectId":9221198,"letterContent":"The pencil sharpener you provided has already been put to frequent and immediate use. It's such a simple tool, yet it makes a remarkable difference in the daily life of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new bookcase is the perfect solution for storing our writing tablets. Students can now easily borrow and return materials, helping us stay organized while encouraging more independent learning. Thanks to this addition, more student work is being shown. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support! With these new additions, our classroom is thriving.","fullyFundedDate":1744033053647,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-and-ready/9221198/","projectTitle":"Sharp and Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5254638_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693534827870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-frazer"},{"teacherId":5254638,"projectId":8516849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My students have immediately benefited from the organizational bins. I was able to pass on an old bulky filing cabinet that took up a large space and replace it with these much more sleek and user-friendly bins. I can access materials for class so easily with my new set-up. It has made providing enrichment activities even easier! My classroom is so organized and streamlined thanks to this project. My classroom will benefit from the funding of this project for literal decades! Thank you for thinking to participate in the DonorsChoose platform and for choosing classrooms like mine to fund. We put your donations to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1731504558432,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom/8516849/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5254638_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693534827870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-frazer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22831","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":766,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":22831,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Koda Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Koda Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/shenendehowa-central-school-district/koda-middle-school/22831"}

About this school

Koda Middle School is a suburban public school in Clifton Park, New York that is part of Shenendehowa Central School District. It serves 766 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

766 Students

51 Teachers

970 Route 146

Clifton Park, NY 12065 View local requests

http://www.shenet.org

Evidence-based impact

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

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Koda Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Koda Middle School Demographics

42%

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.

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

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.