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57%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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KIPP Columbus Middle School
$6,096
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
31
donors
2
projects for
technology
9
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
KIPP Columbus Middle School has received support from
22 individuals from Ohio and
9 individuals out-of-state.