Western Middle School in Elon, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Western Middle School is a rural public school in Elon, North Carolina that is part of Alamance-Burlington School System. It serves 835 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

835 Students

47 Teachers

2100 Eldon Dr

Elon, NC 27244 View local requests

http://wam.abss.k12.nc.us/

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Western Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Western Middle School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

Western Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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