South Jefferson Middle School in Adams, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Jefferson Middle School is a rural public school in Adams, New York that is part of South Jefferson Central School District. It serves 394 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

394 Students

24 Teachers

11060 US Route 11

Adams, NY 13605 View local requests

http://www.spartanpride.org

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South Jefferson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Elliott

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South Jefferson Middle School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

South Jefferson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 11, 2026

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