Heim Middle School in Williamsville, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Heim Middle School is a suburban public school in Williamsville, New York that is part of Williamsville Central School District. It serves 678 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

678 Students

50 Teachers

175 Heim Rd

Williamsville, NY 14221 View local requests

http://www.williamsvillek12.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Heim Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Roberto

Mrs. Sisson

Ms. Woods

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Heim Middle School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Heim Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 4, 2026

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