Verdigris Junior High School in Claremore, Oklahoma on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Verdigris Junior High School is a rural public school in Claremore, Oklahoma that is part of Verdigris School District. It serves 242 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.1:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

242 Students

15 Teachers

8204 E 540 Rd

Claremore, OK 74019 View local requests

http://www.vps.k12.ok.us

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Verdigris Junior High School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

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.

Verdigris Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 27, 2026

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