Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Roanoke, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is an urban public school in Roanoke, Virginia that is part of Roanoke City Public Schools. It serves 643 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.1:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

643 Students

32 Teachers

1813 Carter Rd SW

Roanoke, VA 24015 View local requests

http://www.rcps.info

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Woodrow Wilson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Long

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Mrs. Walker

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Woodrow Wilson Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

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.

Woodrow Wilson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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