Midlands Evaluation and Development Center School in Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Midlands Evaluation and Development Center School is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina that is part of South Carolina Juvenile Justice School District. It serves 60 students in grades 6 - 12. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

60 Students

# of teachers unavailable

5000 Broad River Rd

Columbia, SC 29212 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Midlands Evaluation and Development Center School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Midlands Evaluation and Development Center School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

31%

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.

Midlands Evaluation and Development Center School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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