Johnson - Williams Middle School in Berryville, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Johnson - Williams Middle School is a rural public school in Berryville, Virginia that is part of Clarke County Public Schools. It serves 415 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

415 Students

34 Teachers

200 Swan Ave

Berryville, VA 22611 View local requests

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Johnson - Williams Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Wantz

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Johnson - Williams Middle School Demographics

34%

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.

Johnson - Williams Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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