Cal Young Middle School in Eugene, Oregon on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cal Young Middle School is an urban public school in Eugene, Oregon that is part of Eugene School District 4j. It serves 475 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

475 Students

21 Teachers

2555 Gilham Rd

Eugene, OR 97408 View local requests

http://www.calyoung.4j.lane.edu/

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Cal Young Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Cal Young Middle School Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

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.

Cal Young Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 17, 2026

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