Southern Middle School in Sinking Spg., Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Southern Middle School is a suburban public school in Sinking Spg., Pennsylvania that is part of Wilson School District. It serves 753 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

753 Students

50 Teachers

3100 Iroquois Ave

Sinking Spg., PA 19608 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Southern Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Chadwick

Mrs. Reed

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Southern Middle School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

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.

Southern Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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