Saucon Valley Middle School in Hellertown, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Saucon Valley Middle School is a rural public school in Hellertown, Pennsylvania that is part of Saucon Valley School District. It serves 603 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

603 Students

53 Teachers

2095 Polk Valley Rd

Hellertown, PA 18055 View local requests

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Saucon Valley Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Geissinger

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Mrs. Schlotter

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Saucon Valley Middle School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

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.

Saucon Valley Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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