Eyer Middle School in Macungie, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eyer Middle School is a suburban public school in Macungie, Pennsylvania that is part of East Penn School District. It serves 804 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.0:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

804 Students

62 Teachers

5616 Buckeye Rd

Macungie, PA 18062 View local requests

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Eyer 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.

Eyer Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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